Gleaton Jones was involved in a car crash during a hunting trip on Florida’s St. George Island, leading to severe brain trauma. The accident resulted in surgery to reduce swelling, but he passed away shortly after in an ICU. A native of Albany, Georgia, Jones was an All-State athlete at Deerfield-Windsor School and joined the University of Georgia as a walk-on for their 2021 national championship football team. Known for his athletic and academic achievements, his passing has sparked widespread tributes.
Gleaton Jones, a 21-year-old former University of Georgia football player, tragically passed away on December 13, 2024, due to severe injuries from a car accident earlier that week. The accident occurred during a hunting trip on St. George Island, Florida, where he suffered a traumatic brain injury. Despite undergoing surgery to reduce swelling, he succumbed to his injuries. Jones was a standout athlete in high school, excelling in football, basketball, and track, and played as a walk-on during UGA’s 2021 national championship season​.