BJ Jones
BJ Jones is a two-star recruit from Oakland, CA, out of Bishop O'Dowd (No. 2,811 in the 2023 class) who has not played in California's 9 games this season.
Where Jones comes from
- Oakland, CA
- Bishop O'Dowd
- Within 25 miles of California Memorial Stadium
- Two-star, No. 2,811 in the 2023 class.
- On the California roster since 2023
Where Jones fits
California lists 16 linebackers this season.
California linebackers with a game this season
California is 3-6. Next: at Virginia, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Bishop O'Dowd
Also from Oakland, CA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tosh Lupoi
Pass share
61.4%
386 pass / 243 run
Plays / game
69.9
9 games
Team sack rate
3.9%
432 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-leaning.
Awards
A two-star recruit at linebacker for California -- now graded as a developmental piece in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
California has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Teddye Buchanan went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Four seasons at California
- 2026 California LupoiYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 California WilcoxYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 California WilcoxYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 California WilcoxYear 1 · Games –
- High school Bishop O'DowdOakland, CA · Class of 2023Two-star, No. 2,811 in the 2023 class. Signed with California.Also from Bishop O'Dowd: Deji Ajose (Washington) and Berlin Lillard (Colorado State).
2023
- Signed with CaliforniaTwo-star, out of Bishop O'Dowd
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Justin Wilcox → Tosh Lupoi. Worth noting in scheme + development context.