It’s always interesting to see what Notre Dame football players do after their playing careers are over, and for one former running back, it’s teaching the profession to high school athletes.
Tony Jones Jr. played a big role during his time in South Bend from 2016-2019, scoring 12 touchdowns while rushing for 1,481-yards with 273-yards receiving and two more scores. He’d go undrafted but played parts of seasons with five teams from 2020 through 2024, then played in the UFL and CFL earlier this year.
Jones didn’t waste any time starting his new career, as it was announced earlier this week that he will be coaching the running backs for his high school alma mater, the St. Petersburg Catholic Barons. It will be quite the homecoming for him, as he returns
to his former stomping grounds to help the young players learn what he has.
There is no doubt in my mind that Jones will do a great job, and hopefully moves up the coaching ranks quickly. At just 28-years old, he’ll be at a fantastic place to start coaching.
Welcome back to the Baron Family, Coach Tony Jones Jr!
— Jesse Chinchar (@CoachJesse18) July 27, 2026
Coach Jones will coach our RB's‼️
A former Baron, went on to a standout career at Notre Dame before playing in the NFL
He's coming home to bring high level knowledge and experience to our program!#GOLDSTANDARD 🏆 pic.twitter.com/uOvV9jPFuZ
This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Former Notre Dame running back takes job coaching high school football
