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Signee Q&A with DB Imari Jones

Imari Jones
Imari Jones (Texas Tech Athletics)

We caught up with Coronado (TX) defensive back Imari Jones as part of our signee Q&A series for the class of 2021. We asked him a few questions as he prepares to make the transition from a Coronado Mustang to a Texas Tech Red Raider.

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What was the most memorable moment of your high school career?      

"My most memorable moment was this season when we were down 21-3 at half versus Tascosa in a game that would determine the district champion. Me and my team kept our cool and pulled a comeback to win the game and become district champions."

What was your favorite part of the recruiting process?      

"My favorite part of the recruitment process was that it taught me to be more patient. I watched a few of my teammates get big scholarships and all I could do is clap for them and wait for my turn and it eventually came."

What was the craziest thing any coach said to you in your recruitment?      

"One of the craziest things a coach said to me in the recruitment process was 'You will have to pay $20,000 but I will take off $2,000 just for you'."

What was the biggest reason you picked Texas Tech?       

"A big factor in me picking Texas Tech was that it was right up the street from my house and my family, especially my little brothers, can watch me play. Now kids here can realize that kids can do anything no matter where you come from. Not many kids from Lubbock get many opportunities like I am getting, so I want to remind them it’s possible if you work hard."

What’s your favorite Tech uniform combination?      

"My favorite Tech uniform combination is definitely all-black. Black is one of my favorite colors and seeing people in all-black walk out the tunnel you just know it’s going to be a long game."

What number do you want to wear at Tech and why?  

"I want to wear 31. I wore it all throughout my high school career so I want to keep representing it, no point in changing now."

What are your goals for your freshman season, and overall in your Tech career?        

"My goals for my freshman year is definitely to put on weight, to get to at least 190 pounds, and also retain as much information as I can from meetings and walk throughs, so when my time comes I will be ready.

My goals at Tech are to become the best player I can and win a Big 12 championship, also to become a better person and make life long friends."

What is your current height and weight?     

"My current height and weight is 6-foot-3, 175 pounds."

Who are your favorite pro sports teams?

"My favorite sports team is the New Orleans Saints. I don’t have a favorite basketball team but LeBron James is my favorite player."

If you can have dinner with anyone in the world, who would you choose and why?

"Jalen Ramsey because he is a good physical corner who does not make many mistakes and some would say he is the best corner in the game right now, so I would want to ask him about tips and tricks."

You get one song to play when you’re running out of the tunnel. What song do you pick?        

"Dior by Pop Smoke - it always gets me going."

What is your favorite movie?      

"My favorite movie is Avatar. Since a kid I fell in love with the fantasy world James Cameron created and how he used Native American culture to shape the world. I can’t wait for the second movie to come out next year."

Whataburger or In-N-Out?       

"Whataburger any time, any day. It’s a classic and you can never go wrong with it. In-N-Out is overrated and anyone in West Texas knows that Whataburger after a football game is one of the highest forms of satisfaction."

What is the last thing you want to tell Tech fans before you head out to Lubbock?        

"As a Lubbock native I know how much the city of Lubbock loves not only Texas Tech Football, not only Texas Tech sports but Texas Tech in general, and I am thankful for all the support and kind words I have received from fans.

I will play hard and work harder in order to be not only the best player but also a great person on and off the field, so that I can set an example for all the little eyes watching. To all the kids who have heard doubt and feel like you should give up, just keep going one play at a time, keep pushing and you will get why you are working for. Hard work perseveres always and I can’t wait to get on campus. WRECK 'EM!"

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