WHO IS JOJO JONES
JoJo Jones is a former All-American football player, championship coach, and lifelong community leader from Savannah, Georgia. A record-breaking collegiate athlete, he earned All-Conference honors all four seasons and set seven national rushing records, including 69 career touchdowns.
After a professional career spanning the NFL and international leagues, JoJo transitioned into coaching and mentorship, leading championship teams in Europe and dedicating his life to developing young athletes through education, leadership, and opportunity. Today, through the JoJo Jones Foundation, he continues his mission to empower youth and strengthen communities through sport, service, and character.
LEGACY & ACHIEVEMENTS
THE FOUNDATION MISSION
The JoJo Jones Foundation exists to empower young people through athletics, education, and mentorship. Built on a legacy of excellence, discipline, and service, the foundation creates opportunities for youth to grow not only as athletes, but as leaders prepared for life beyond the field.
Through community programs, scholarship support, and global outreach, the foundation focuses on developing character, academic success, and personal responsibility. By investing in the next generation, the JoJo Jones Foundation is committed to building stronger communities and helping young people reach their full potential.
COMMUNITY & IMPACT
For more than a decade, JoJo Jones has been committed to serving youth and strengthening communities through hands-on leadership and mentorship. His work extends far beyond the field, creating pathways for young people to grow as student-athletes, leaders, and global citizens.
Through his role as Athletic Director at the Frank Callen Boys Club, JoJo provides guidance, structure, and opportunity to student-athletes, helping them build discipline, confidence, and life skills.
He also leads All Choice Recruiting, an initiative dedicated to helping aspiring athletes earn college scholarships while emphasizing academic success and character development.
On a global level, JoJo’s impact continues through international coaching and outreach. From leading championship teams in Europe to training young athletes in Accra, Ghana, he works to open doors for high school, college, and professional opportunities in the United States. Through camps, mentorship, and service, the JoJo Jones Foundation is actively shaping lives and building futures.
FAMILY & VALUES
At the heart of JoJo Jones’s work is family, faith, and a deep commitment to character. As a father to three children — Dallas, Jagger, and Axel — JoJo understands the responsibility of leading by example and the importance of instilling values that last far beyond athletics.
Guided by his faith and active involvement with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, JoJo believes that true success is built on integrity, discipline, and service to others. These values shape every aspect of the JoJo Jones Foundation, ensuring that young people are not only supported in their athletic pursuits, but encouraged to grow into respectful, resilient, and purpose-driven leaders.
