Florida QB Jalon Jones Accused of Sexual Battery by Students

Florida Gators freshman quarterback Jalon Jones was accused of sexual battery by two female University of Florida students on April 6.

On Thursday, Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times reported documents filed with the school's police department show one of the women told police she and Jones were engaged in consensual sex around 2 a.m. when two other members of the football team, Chris Steele and Jaydon Hill, entered the room and began laughing. She said she told Jones to stop, pushed him off her and got dressed.

The other woman said Jones assaulted her around 2:30 a.m. in the kitchen of the residence. She told police Jones penetrated her after removing her shorts and underwear despite her "repeatedly" telling him to stop, per Baker. A sexual battery examination was completed on the women, but they said they did not want to pursue charges, according to the police reports.

Per Baker, at least the first case was "referred to the university's student conduct and conflict resolution" division.

Gators spokesperson Steve McClain provided a brief statement to Baker about the accusations: "We are aware of the incident reports and have followed athletic department and campus protocols."

Jones took part in the Florida spring game April 13, one week after the alleged sexual batteries. He completed one of his three passes for five yards and rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on three carries.

Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel confirmed the former Henrico High School (Virginia) standout's intention to leave the Gators' program Wednesday after he entered the NCAA transfer portal this week.

Jones committed to Florida in April 2018 as part of its 2019 recruiting class. He was listed as a 4-star prospect, the No. 306 overall player and the 10th-ranked dual-threat quarterback among this year's incoming group, according to 247Sports' composite rankings.