UTEP picks up a commitment from Cincinnati transfer LB Dorian Jones

As Scotty Walden and his staff continue to revamp the UTEP roster, they've landed a huge stabilizer for their linebacker group in experienced Cincinnati transfer Dorian Jones. After an outstanding official visit experience in the 915, Jones has locked in his commitment to the Miners and will join the program with one year of eligibility remaining.

Originally a three-star signee of Louisville in the 2019 cycle, Jones spent four seasons as a Cardinal before transferring to Cincinnati. In his lone campaign as a Bearcat last fall, Jones started eight games at linebacker, recording 56 total tackles, a sack and an interception. In his collegiate career, Jones has recorded 143 total tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and two pass breakups.

“I’m looking for a team where we have a good chemistry, where I can be around like-minded people who want to work hard and accomplish something together," Jones had told MinerInsider in a previous interview. "I want to see that there’s people that have the same mentality — they want to accomplish something big and are willing to put the work in to do it. I want to feel like I’m at home and around family, and that’s something that would definitely make me pull the trigger.”

Indeed, Jones saw all that he needed to see when he arrived in the Sun City, and will be a plug-and-play impact addition for UTEP at the inside linebacker position. He was one of five official visitors that the Miners hosted on Thursday and Friday, so the good news could very well keep on rolling.

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