As a junior in 2004 , he was the secondary captain and led the team in tackles and interceptions . Jones also played briefly on offense , as well as returning punts and kick-offs for the second season . He was named first-team all-Big East as a defensive back and honorable mention All-American by several sources . He led the team with 76 tackles , adding two sacks , three interceptions , and seven passes defended . Jones was named to collegefootballnews.com 's All-American first-team and was named honorable mention All-American at kick returner . Jones was also named Big East Special Teams Player of the Year . His 76-yard punt return against East Carolina was his season-long return and only punt return for a touchdown in Jones ' career . Jones ended his college career in the 2005 Gator Bowl , when he fumbled a kick return early in the game ; the Mountaineers lost to Florida State
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Big East Conference (1979–2013)
Adam Jones (American football)