Vincent Jones Jr did not have the typical path the the DSFL. Jones did not start playing football until his late teenage years. Growing up, living half of the time in England and the other in the United States, Vincent had a great appreciation for both types of football (American and soccer). His father played soccer in England, so as a young boy, it was just assumed that he would follow in his footsteps. He did that, in more ways than one. The elder Jones was known for his rough style of play, and his son played with that same intensity. So much so that he was asked many times to tone it down on the pitch. Having spent a lot of time in America, watching a learning the American version of football, Jones' soccer coaches kindly suggested given that I try. Telling him that his high intensity might come in handy. He took their advice and got set up with a team in the States to give the game he knew a lot about but never played, a chance. The football team he first played with was shocked at Vincent's athletic ability and overall toughness and strength. Right then and there they recommend he hung up the soccer cleats for football cleats. He agreed whole heartedly, and decided to peruse a career in it. Having decided this later in his teens, he didn't want to try and play college ball, instead he trained with the same team every chance he could and was able to get to a point where he was comfortable declaring for the DSFL draft and that is where he is now.
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