Dilin Jones, sought-after 4-star 2024 RB, announces B1G commitment

Dilin Jones has drawn interest from many prominent Power 5 programs during his recruitment. On Friday, the blue-chip running back announced that he will play college football in the Big Ten.

Jones has committed to play for Wisconsin. The 5-11, 180-pound standout of Our Lady Good Counsel HS in Maryland shared the big news on his Twitter account.

100% COMMITTED #RBU #Badgers 🦡#OnWisconsin ‼️ @BadgerFootball @CoachFick @CoachSpalding_ pic.twitter.com/cljE0Cp8np

— Dilin Jones (@DilinJones) July 14, 2023

The Badgers beat out 30 other teams to land Jones. He is now the highest-rated pledge in Wisconsin’s 2024 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite. Jones is ranked 4-stars, the No. 5 Maryland product, No. 13 running back and No. 178 prospect overall in the Class of 2024 for a Composite score of 0.9297.

In May, Jones was recognized as one of the top performers at the Under Armour All-America camp in Baltimore.

Dilin Jones, a 4⭐️ RB out of Olney, Maryland, is our recruit of the weekend 🙌@Andrew_Ivins explains why 🗣️

WATCH 📺: https://t.co/qd97gtanyd pic.twitter.com/eeBRJEazZv

— 247Sports (@247Sports) May 17, 2023

RB/LB Awards 🥇

RB MVP: @IsaiahWest_12
LB MVP: @Chris_Cole3
UA Game Recognition: LB @Aaron7Chiles
RB MVP: @DilinJones

Good work 🤝 @CraigHaubert @TomLuginbill @DemetricDWarren pic.twitter.com/bXFgWraZRN

— The Underclassman Report (@TheUCReport) May 14, 2023

Badgers fans can get a preview of what Jones brings to Madison by checking out his junior season highlights below, via Hudl:

Andrew Olson

A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.