Jamil Jones Sets Southeastern Interception Record
The Southeastern (Fla.) defensive back recorded three picks in a 45-16 win over Warner (Fla.).
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Football
Jamil Jones set a Southeastern (Fla.) school record with three interceptions, including a 97-yard return for a touchdown, as Southeastern defeated Warner (Fla.) 45-16 on October 31. The win improved Southeastern to 6-2 overall and 3-2 in The Sun Conference.
Why it matters
The 97-yard return is the longest interception return in Southeastern history, and the result extended the program's all-time series lead over Warner to 12-0. Jones's performance also earned him PrestoSports NAIA Defensive Player of the Week honors.
Jones recorded three interceptions, two pass breakups, two tackles, and one tackle for loss, while Southeastern's defense limited Warner to 334 yards of total offense and 16 pass completions. The 97-yard interception return touchdown came with 6:30 remaining, giving Southeastern its final score.
The players
Jamil Jones
Jones is a Southeastern (Fla.) defensive back from Macclenny, Fla., whose three-interception game earned him PrestoSports NAIA Defensive Player of the Week honors.
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The details
Southeastern (Fla.) defeated Warner (Fla.) 45-16 on October 31. Jones's third interception was returned 97 yards for a touchdown, the longest interception return in school history.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Southeastern defeats Warner 45-16 and Jones sets the school interception record.
November 2026: Jones begins the month as PrestoSports NAIA Defensive Player of the Week.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Southeastern hosts Keiser (Fla.) in its final home game of the 2026 season at 2 p.m. ET.
Season Trajectory
Southeastern's 3-2 Sun Conference mark and 6-2 overall record place it in the middle of the league race as the season moves toward its final home game. Jones's school-record performance adds a defensive highlight to a season still being shaped by conference results.
Jones's three interceptions and the 97-yard return reshape the conversation around Southeastern's defense heading into its final home game. Fans tracking defensive player awards and the Sun Conference standings will want to watch whether the secondary can maintain this level against Keiser.
The takeaway
Jones's record-setting game shows how a single defensive performance can change a team's season narrative. Readers following Southeastern should track its conference standing as the schedule nears its end.
What happens next
Southeastern hosts Keiser (Fla.) in its final home game of the 2026 season on Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m. ET.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NAIA.
