Daven Jones now a Badger

MADISON, Wis. – Daven Jones, a wide receiver/return specialist from Cleveland, Ohio, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Wisconsin and play football for the Badgers, head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday.

"We felt good about Daven a year ago and still feel good about him," Bielema said. "He is a talented receiver and return man and we're looking forward to having him on campus."

Jones, a high school teammate of new Badger recruits Otis Merrill and Kyle Jefferson, graduated from Glenville High School in 2006 and attended Milford Academy in New Berlin, N.Y. this past fall.

Following is a biographical sketch of Jones' high school career …

DAVEN JONES, 6-1, 190, WR, Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville)

Listed among top 80 players in the Midwest by Superprep … PrepStar All-American … among top 65 wide receivers in the nation and top 25 players in Ohio according to Rivals.com … among top 100 receivers nationally according to Scout.com … all-state selection was chosen to play in North-South All-Star Game in 2005 … caught 39 passes for 655 yards and 10 TDs as a senior … career receiving totals included 139 receptions for 2,339 yards and 40 TDs … three-time football and four-time track letterwinner … member of two-time state champion 4 X 100 relay team (unit was national champion his sophomore year) … football coach was Ted Ginn Sr. … born August 11, 1988 … mother is Loretta Jones.