Vander Jones is heading into his second season in the NSFL after an extremely successful rookie season. By all accounts he was robbed of Offensive Rookie of the Year for a quarterback that was simply more popular despite having a less than impressive season. Jones ended the season as the number two running back and made the Pro Bowl and by all accounts he had one of the best rookie seasons of any rookie in NSFL history. While the voting turning into a popularity contest, and one voter stating he "didn't realize Jones was a rookie," Jones is still holding his head up high and working towards season two with the Liberty. This season Jones is working especially hard on his receiving ability. He has a lot of work to do with his route running and catching in traffic but it has been the main focus of his off season training. The Liberty want to use him at receiver a lot this season to try and take advantage of Adriana Falconi and her gifted passing arm. Jones make take a step back in his statistics in order to split time at running back and receiver but the hope is that adding a third dangerous weapon in the passing game will help the Liberty offense be more prolific as a whole.
S25 Sarasota: 26 rec, 437 yds, 16.8 ypc, 4 TD
S26 Sarasota: 45 rec, 724 yds, 16.1 ypc, 7 TD
S27 Sarasota: 81 rec, 1,122 yds, 13.9 ypc, 8 TD **Ultimus Champs**
S27 Sarasota: 81 rec, 1,122 yds, 13.9 ypc, 8 TD **Ultimus Champs**
S28 Sarasota: 84 rec, 1,182 yds, 14.1 ypc, 3 TD
S29 Sarasota: 105 rec, 1,470 yds, 14.0 ypc, 14 TD **PRO BOWL**
S30 Sarasota: 80 rec, 1,174 yds, 14.7 ypc, 9 TD **Ultimus Champs**
S30 Sarasota: 80 rec, 1,174 yds, 14.7 ypc, 9 TD **Ultimus Champs**