JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jarrian Jones has high energy and performance.
The third-round draft pick and standout cornerback from Florida State is hard to miss on the turf at Miller Electric Center. But Jones attributes his skills to more than just his work ethic on the field. Jones said that he gets a bounce in his step and serious energy from his socks.
Yes, his socks.
“When I first started playing football, around like my sophomore or junior year, I put some new socks on like for every game and like I was ballin’ like every game,” Jones said. “So, I think it was kind of like that dopamine that it kind of gave me. Like, ‘OK, yeah, like you’re doing good. Like feeling good.’
“Everyone knows, like, when you put some brand-new socks on, you kind of like, feel good. Like, everyone has that feeling, you know. So, I just try to get that same feeling every day. That’s how I start my day and I think that’s kind of how I’m able to have so much energy throughout the day. Like, I’m just happy.”
You heard him right.
Jones wears a pair of socks once, then he gets rid of them. He doesn’t wash them and reuse them. Last time we talked, we discovered this unique fact.
I was thinking he must be going through a lot of socks during training camp. So, I wanted to make sure he has all he needs for the week ahead.
I surprised Jones with a new pack of socks, and he was more thrilled than I anticipated.
“This is probably the best gift I’ve gotten all year. You know because I spend a lot of money on socks. So, to get a free pair, you will definitely see me in these tomorrow,” Jones said. “Like, I will definitely have these on tomorrow. Thank you so much!”
So, if you look out for more than Jones’ defense, you might notice his special new pair of socks.