Christopher Darnell Jones is the son of Margo Ellis and Christopher Jones Sr., according to a biography of him published by UVA’s football team. He has three siblings: Eliza, Darrius, and Varian. As a child, Jones lived in a dangerous area in Richmond, Virginia, and was often in charge of caring for his younger siblings, according to The Washington Post. An academic high achiever, Jones was sometimes bullied and often got into fights at school. However, his record from high school looks like that of a model student: In addition to good grades, Jones was part of several honor societies and played football.
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When Jones was in high school, he moved in with his grandmother after having a falling out with his mother, The Washington Post reports. Jones’ grandmother supported her grandson and was present for his graduation from high school before sending him off to UVA. At UVA, Jones was listed on the football roster for his freshman year, though he never played in any games.
