Former Georgia football player Gleaton Jones injured in Dec. 10 car accident

Gleaton Jones, a former walk-on running back for the Georgia Bulldogs, is in critical condition following a car accident on Dec. 10 while on a hunting trip on St. George Island in Florida. He sustained a severe brain injury and underwent emergency surgery to relieve swelling. Jones remains hospitalized in the intensive care unit.

Jones joined the Georgia football program in 2021 after an impressive high school career at Deerfield-Windsor School in Albany, where he earned All-State, All-Region and All-Albany honors. As a freshman walk-on, Jones was part of the Bulldogs’ historic 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship team.

In addition to his time on the football field, Jones was involved in track and basketball during high school and maintained Presidential Honors throughout his academic career before coming to Georgia.

The accident has drawn an outpouring of support from the Georgia football community and the Albany, Ga., area. Porterfield Methodist Church, where the Jones family are active members, held a prayer service on Dec. 11, attended by friends and community members. The church also made its sanctuary available for private prayers.

Messages of encouragement have also flooded social media, with Georgia fans and teammates expressing support for Jones and his family. Some community members have also inquired about ways to assist the family with medical expenses.

Porterfield Methodist Church is coordinating inquiries about how to provide financial assistance. Updates on Jones’ condition will be shared by the family as they become available.