It feels like yesterday when the former running back was playing for the Virginia Cavaliers. After he suffered a career-threatening injury, it seemed like Perris Jones ‘ story was over. But he kept his chin up and worked hard regardless. Now, he returns to L&N Stadium, where the Louisville Cardinals will honor him during a game against his former team.
Perris Jones’ story is a tale of two tales. He started his career as a walk-on and worked his way up to become the starting running back for Virginia. His career was on an upward trajectory until the game against Louisville in 2023, where he suffered a spinal cord injury. Even though his dream of playing football ended, he never stopped pushing forward. He took on motivational speaking, inspiring others with his story. He also enrolled