Akeem Jones Jr. is a sought-after 2028 EDGE recruit

2028 Richland (NJ) St. Augustine Prep EDGE Akeem Jones Jr. is one of the most sought after prospects in his class.

Syracuse hosted Jones for game against Cal

His offer sheet includes Boston College, Duke, North Carolina, Penn State, Pittsburgh and Syracuse, and the Orange hosted him over the weekend for their game against Cal.

Jones enjoyed Syracuse game day experience

It was good, I had a really good time. The game day experience was crazy, and I got to spend some good time with the coaches too. Definitely enjoyed the visit.

“It was good,” Jones said to The Juice Online . "I had a really good time. The game day experience was crazy, and I got to spend some good time with the coaches too. Definitely enjoyed the visit.”

Jones praised game day atmosphere

The game day atmosphere was definitely one of the biggest highlights. The atmosphere was crazy. The fans were into the game.

“The game day atmosphere was definitely one of the biggest highlights,” Jones said. "The atmosphere was crazy. The fans were into the game.”

Jones spoke with position coach Jeremy Hawkins

We talked about my season, my development, and continuing to build our relationship. It was a really good conversation.

“We talked about my season, my development, and continuing to build our relationship,” Jones said. "It was a really good conversation.”

Jones likes Syracuse program

I really like Cuse. Every time I go I get more comfortable with the coaches and the program.

“I really like Cuse,” Jones said. "Every time I go I get more comfortable with the coaches and the program.”

Jones' top schools include Penn State and Pitt

The top schools in my recruitment right now are Penn State, Arkansas, Boston College, and Pitt. I’m continuing to build relationships with each program and keeping an open mind as I go through the process.

“The top schools in my recruitment right now are Penn State, Arkansas, Boston College, and Pitt,” Jones said. "I’m continuing to build relationships with each program and keeping an open mind as I go through the process.”

Jones' team has started season 3-0

St. Augustine has started the season 3-0, and Jones has led a defense that is allowing under 16 points per contest so far.

“St. Augustine has started the season 3-0, and Jones has led a defense that is allowing under 16 points per contest so far”