On3 5-Star Countdown: No. 21, Georgia CB signee Demello Jones

On3 has released its final recruiting ranking for the 2024 class after the completion of the high school football season and all-star competitions. Swainsboro (Ga.) cornerback and Georgia signee Demello Jones ranks No. 21 overall and five-stars in the 2024 On300.

Jones jumped up 37 spots in the final ranking after previously being No. 58 overall.

The latest edition of On3’s 2024 rankings features 32 five-star players, up from 21 in the penultimate update in November. Of those 32 prospects, 29 are signed to college programs, with three still yet to make their decisions official.

This final update comes after the end of the high school playoffs and postseason All-American games, where top prospects across the country faced off in a week of practices and ended with nationally televised games.

Jones committed to the Bulldogs back on March 17. He chose Georgia over offers from Alabama, Ohio State, South Carolina and a few others.

“I was fortunate enough to be recruited by the best universities and the best staffs in the country and for that I’m grateful,” Jones told On3’s Chad Simmons back on March 17. “But when talking to Coach Fran Brown and the staff at the University of Georgia, I didn’t feel like I was being recruited. I felt like I was already in his cornerbacks room and already a member of the team, so it felt like home.”

Demello Jones Scouting Summary

“Do-it-all athlete who projects as one of the top defensive back prospects in the 2024 cycle. Measured in at around 6-foot-0.5, 175 pounds with a 31-inch arm. A strong athlete in track and field, improving his sprint times, posting a 10.97-second 100-meter dash as a junior along with an impressive 6-4 foot high jump. Sees snaps all over the field on Friday nights, lining up at quarterback, running back,wide receiver and corner. Helped his team to a state title as a junior. Rushed for 1,279 yards and 20 touchdowns while averaging over 10 yards per carry. Also had 7 receiving touchdowns on just 14 catches.

“A smooth, natural athlete. An easy mover who is capable of pulling away once in the open field. Shows encouraging cover skills and functional athleticism when projecting as a defensive back. Plays with good instincts and toughness. Closes quickly and drives through ball carriers as a tackler. Ball skills developed from his time on offense aid as a defensive back. Could feasibly line up at any spot in the secondary. Also a good high school basketball player, averaging 11.8 points per game as a junior. Breadth of skills points to a strong foundation as a prospect and developmental upside.”