Greg Jones

Career

Shortly after his 5-3 decision of Cornell"s Tyler Baier in the 184 pound finals, Jones was named the 2005 tournament"s Most Outstanding Wrestler. Greg Jones was born on August 10, 1982, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He was the third of 5 children.

Greg"s older brother Vertus was a 3-time All-American wrestler.

He set his high school"s record for career wins. Despite not playing football in college, Jones worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League prior to the 2005 NFL Draft.

Achievements

• At West Virginia University, Jones won three National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 wrestling titles - one of only 39 wrestlers to accomplish that feat in the tournament"s 75-year history. In addition to his title in 2005, Jones won the 184 pound title in 2004 and the 174 pound title as a freshman in 2002. In high school, Jones won the PIAA championship as a member of the Greensburg-Salem Golden Lions wrestling team and was a two-time state champion. Greg went on to win three national championships as a member of the West Virginia University Mountaineers.