David Jones isn’t difficult to spot on a football field. At 6 feet tall and officially listed at a staggering 425 pounds, the Mississippi Valley State defensive lineman enters the 2026 season as college football’s new heavyweight. But the size of the player nicknamed “Big Dave” is only part of his story. Jones’ journey to Division I football has included overlooked recruiting opportunities, lower-level programs, a regular job at UPS and countles…
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