UNC WR J.J. Jones Discusses Honoring His Friend Tylee Craft and More

Posted Oct 24, 2024
Few Tar Heels knew Tylee Craft better than J.J. Jones. They were in the same position group at wide receiver, both hailed from South Carolina, squared off against each other in high school, shared summer activities, and became close friends at UNC. So, as Craft’s health deteriorated, Jones tried to spend as much time with his buddy as he could. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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