Matt Jones, a former quarterback for the Arkansas Razorbacks was arrested over the summer after being found with illegal drugs. Jones plead guilty to the charges because it would be nearly impossible to plead not guilty due to 'hand in the cookie jar' situation.
Jones was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars but as a wide receiver. Since joining the Jaguars in 2005 he has had a hard time becoming the number one receiver. In four years time (including this season), Jones has caught 124 passes for 1,661 yards with 14 touchdowns. His longest caught pass since joining the team is a mere 49 yards.
According to an Associated Press story on ESPN:
"Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones' cocaine charge will be heard in drug court rather than in the regular criminal system and will allow him to keep any conviction off his record.
Jones, 25, was to have gone on trial Friday for his July 10 arrest when a Fayetteville police officer saw him inside a car allegedly cutting up cocaine with a credit card.
Jones will have to undergo a nine-to-12-month intervention program in which he is to take part in group therapy sessions and serve 30 hours of community service, officials said. He also must submit to regular drug tests"
This season the former Razorback has become a favorite target for David Garrard. Jones leads the team with 23 catches for 232 yards and one touchdown.
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