 On February 6, 2008, Jones committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide on National Signing Day, announcing his decision live on ESPNU.In the first of three years on the Crimson Tide, Jones quickly became an impact player and a fan favorite under head coach Nick Saban.Jones became the first true freshman wide receiver ever to start in a season opener for the Crimson Tide, as he started against the Clemson Tigers in the 2008 Chick-fil-A College Kickoff.