Western Kentucky DL Trae Jones Shot Outside Nightclub

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers defensive lineman Trae Jones was shot outside the Chocolate City nightclub in Bowling Green, Kentucky, early Friday morning, according to WBKO.com's Catharine Gardner.

The university released a statement on the incident, per Eric Crawford of WDRB: 

A native of Cusseta, Georgia, Jones was a standout performer at Chattahoochee County High School before he committed to the Hilltoppers. 

After redshirting his freshman season in 2013, Jones appeared in five games during a fruitful 2014 season for Western Kentucky that culminated with a Bahamas Bowl win over Central Michigan. 

Last season, Jones did not play in any games.