Army Head Coach Jeff Monken offers LB Brendan Jones

Although Austin, Texas linebacker prospect Brendan Jones’ recruiting his being handled by fullback coach Mike Viti, who is one of the Black Knights’ top recruiters, along with hearing from coaches John Loose and Tank Wright ... it was Head Coach Jeff Monken who made the offer call to Jones.

Viti Introduced me to the staff but I talk to Coach Loose more, but I FaceTimed with Coach Viti and the campus is beautiful,” shared Jones when discussing his virtual intake of the West Point campus and football facilities.

“The weight room and stuff was locked down, so I couldn’t see much, but i got to see the outdoor facilities and offices.”

“Coach Monken called me and said he wanted to talk personally to let me know how serious the program was for me,” said the student-athlete of his May 14th offer and who currently maintains a 4.07 GPA. “He said usually position coaches offer, but he wanted me to feel the Army hospitality. “He said he wants to build a strong relationship with me.”

According to Jones, he is being recruited as a boundary backer for the Army Black Knights.

“They are definitely among one of my top schools, especially knowing the benefits after football,” said the 6-foot-2, 219 pounder, who had a successful 2019 junior football campaign.

Lyndon B. Johnson High School squad finished 8-3, while Jones registered 54 tackles; 14 Sacks; 21 TFL; 1 TD; 1 FF; 3 FR and 3 PBU

GoBlackKnights.com will continue to follow Jones’ recruiting throughout the balance of the spring and into the summer, so keep it right here.

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