Byron Jones (16) and the UConn defense celebrate after stopping Devin Gardner (not pictured) on a 4th and 2 in the 4th quarter at Rentschler Field on September 21, 2013

As we know, UConn Huskies football coach Bob Diaco named his four captains on Thursday and amongst them was redshirt senior Byron Jones.

The New Britain, CT native and NFL prospect converted from safety to cornerback last year and finished fourth on the team with 60 tackles while leading in interceptions with three. He’s played in 36 games over his three seasons and has started in 32 of them.

Watch below as Diaco talks about Jones as well Jones’ reaction to being named captain.

photo credit: ian bethune – sox & dawgs