​Goldmine:

• D.J.’s father, “Big Dave,” owns a BBQ and catering business which is based around his two sauces, Big Dave’s Texas Red and Big Dave’s All-American Hawaiian Bold Gold. Big Dave cooked for over 200 members of the 49ers family, from players to coaches and staff along with their significant others as the team finished 2019 mini-camp.

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​Goldmine:

• D.J.’s father, “Big Dave,” owns a BBQ and catering business which is based around his two sauces, Big Dave’s Texas Red and Big Dave’s All-American Hawaiian Bold Gold. Big Dave cooked for over 200 members of the 49ers family, from players to coaches and staff along with their significant others as the team finished 2019 mini-camp.
• NFL players had the opportunity to participate in the NFL’s annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign during a designated home game between Weeks 13-15 of 2018. Jones and his teammates represented their respective causes with custom-designed cleats in an effort to raise awareness and funding. CityTeam offers help and hope to those in need with hot meals, shelter, life transformation programs, clothing, hygiene items, learning and career help, discovery Bible studies, and more. ​
• The 49ers worked alongside the humanitarian-relief organization Convoy of Hope on December 4, 2018, and hosted 1,500 guests in-need from Bay Area nonprofits and schools at Levi’s® Stadium for a free holiday resource fair. Jones and his 49ers teammates distributed groceries, toys, books, shoes and other holiday offerings to the guests. The attendees also received haircuts, utilized health resources and took family portraits or professional headshots. Convoy of Hope is a nonprofit organization that directs children’s feeding initiatives, hosts community outreach programs and provides disaster response resources to those in need in the Bay Area and throughout the world.
• Jones and his teammates joined Levi’s in support of breast, colon and pediatric cancer warriors at the Crucial Catch Fashion Show presented by Dignity Health in October of 2018. 49ers players and cancer warriors took to the runway to show off their attire and share their stories of strength and courage with the audience.
• Jones transferred to Ole Miss following two seasons (2013-14) at East Mississippi Community College (Scooba, MS), the school that was featured in the 2016 Netflix documentary “Last Chance U”. During his two seasons in Scooba, Jones helped lead EMCC to a 24-0 record and back-to-back NJCAA National Championships. Prior to transferring, Jones was listed as the No. 3 junior college prospect in the country by 247sports.com and ESPN.com.
• During the 2017 offseason, Jones took on the role of weatherman for FOX Carolina News. He even sounded the part, speaking of a hot day, “Drink water. Get some fluids in you.”
• After transferring, Jones immediately became one of the strongest Rebels. According to NFL.com, he benched 440 pounds, squatted 650 pounds and had a max clean of 330 pounds when he finished his time at East Mississippi Community College.

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