Packers sign Prairie View A&M's Jones, Morton as undrafted free agents

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By Robert H Kelly

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PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS (April 25, 2020) The Green Bay Packers have signed two Prairie View A&M University football players as undrafted free agent. Quarterback Jalen Morton and tight end Jordan Jones inked free agent deals late Saturday evening.

Morton (shown right) was one of the leading players in the SWAC, totallying 2,300 yards of offense and 21 touchdowns. In addition, he threw for more than 1,800 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2019. His 230.1 yards per game figure was third-highest in the league despite playing in just eight games. 

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Jones (shown left) was an explosive target in the Panthers' third-ranked passing offense, catching 28 passes for 497 yards, In addition, he caught 56 passes for 963 yards and 11 touchdowns over his career.

PVAMU Interim Athletic Director Alicia Pete stated, "I am proud of these young men and how they will be representing Prairie View A&M University on the next level. It's always a good day to be a Panther and this is a great time for the athletic department and the University."

Over the past two seasons, the Panthers have sent five former players to the professional ranks.

"It's an extremely great opportunity for these guys, and it speaks a lot to what we have going on within our program," PVAMU Head Football Coach Eric Dooley said. "For the second straight year we have had players getting the opportunity to continue doing what they love. This speaks volumes about our coaching staff and what we have been able to accomplish in terms of not only honing in on their skills on the field, but staying on them academically as well."