BJ Jones
Redshirt junior linebacker on California's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 230 lb · Oakland, CA · Bishop O'Dowd HS
The story
3 linebacker on California's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 2-star recruit to California in 2023.
Recruiting
ATH recruit
No. 2811 nationally · Signed with California
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileBJ Jones
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2023
- Signed with California2-star out of Bishop O'Dowd
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tosh Lupoi
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A two-star recruit at linebacker for California -- now graded as a developmental piece in the linebacker room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
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).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
California
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · California
Returning around him
- 1 California player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -4 net (32 in / 36 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
California · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #33 · 2026 recruiting class #56
Background
Redshirt Sophomore (2025) Made an appearance in eight games. Redshirt Freshman (2024) Did not see any action. Freshman (2023) Did not see any action. Prep Played at Bishop O'Dowd HS - Class of 2023. Spent three years on the varsity squad as a safety and running back.
The linebacker corps · California
- #21Aaron Hampton41 tackles · 2025
- #10Jayden Wayne26 tackles · 2025
- #15Joshua Pierce14 tackles · 2025
- #4Justin Beadles12 tackles · 2025
- #57BJ Jonesno box-score line yet
11 more on the roster · California team page