CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO – The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District has selected Bryce Jones to serve as head football coach for Heights High School and dean of students at Oxford Elementary School.

Jones is a 2012 Cleveland Heights High School graduate, where he played quarterback and defensive back and ran track for four years. In 2012, he was named the Lake Erie League MVP for both football and track.

Jones went on to play football for Boston College before transferring to the University of Akron for his final season. He began his professional football career in 2017 with the Houston Texans, later playing for the San Antonio Commanders (AAF) and the New York Guardians (XFL).

Currently, Jones is the cornerbacks coach for the University of Northern Iowa football program. Prior to that, he served as assistant cornerbacks coach for Penn State University, assistant defensive back coach for University of Mary, and cornerbacks coach for Johnson C. Smith University.

Jones holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron in Organizational Supervision.

“We are excited to welcome Jones back to the Heights to serve our students both on the field and in the classroom,” said Superintendent Elizabeth Kirby. “With his experience and energy, I anticipate that he will make a hugely positive impact.”

Jones will begin as the Oxford Elementary School Dean of Students on January 28.

“This community has made me who I am, so it’s truly an honor to have the opportunity to mentor and guide Heights kids. I look forward to helping them grow and succeed,” said Jones.

Jones succeeds Mac Stephens as head football coach, who resigned the position on December 10, 2024.

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