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How Georgia turned Kyron Jones from a high school running back into a starting safety

Kyron Jones (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1), Georgia defensive back Kyron Jones (31) after Georgia's game against Marshall on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA) (Tony Walsh/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

ATHENS — Kyron Jones was never going to have a straightforward path to playing time at the University of Georgia.

Being a high school running back recruited as a defensive back, he understood the challenge ahead of him when he turned down an offer from his home state NC State Wolfpack to attend Georgia.

That made his journey to becoming a starting safety at Georgia all the more meaningful.

“It all just goes back to I love football,” Jones said.

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