Liberty has added its second addition from the transfer portal at running back, as Duke transfer Peyton Jones has committed to Liberty.
Jones is a 5’10”, 190 pound running back originally from Norfolk, Virginia. Jones was scheduled to have visits to Appalachian State, Charlotte, and Memphis since entering the portal.
This past season, he played in four games with 10 rushed for 34 yards and 1 touchdown. He also caught three passes for 23 yards and returned four kickoffs for 87 yards. In 2024, Jones played in all 13 games with 82 rushed for 317 yards and 3 touchdowns, finishing second on the team in rushing. He also added 8 catches for 94 yards and one score and returned 18 kickoffs for 382 yards. Over his time at Duke, Jones played in 30 career games with one start, rushing 112 times for 422 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also has 11 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown.
Jones was a three-star recruit out of Maury High School where he was listed as the No. 46 athlete in the country and No. 22 prospect in Virginia. He is the second addition for the team at running back from the portal joining Florida State transfer Kam Davis.
