NFL player Don Jones takes teen to prom for special-needs students

A special-needs student had a one-of-a-kind prom date when an NFL player returned to his home county in Alabama to take her to the dance.

Don Jones is a 27-year-old defensive back for the San Francisco 49ers who is from Lawrence County. 

He told WBRC that it was a ‘blessing’ to go to the prom Friday night with 18-year-old Lindsey Preston, who has Down syndrome.

Jones and Preston pose for a photo before heading to the prom

Special-needs student, Lindsey Preston (pictured), 18, had a one-of-a-kind prom date when NFL player, Don Jones, 27, returned to his home county in Alabama to take her to the prom Friday night

Jones said it was a 'blessing' to go to the prom Friday night with Preston, who has Down syndrome. Jones and Preston took several photos together, including this one that shows Jones twirling Preston by a lake 

Jones said it was a ‘blessing’ to go to the prom Friday night with Preston, who has Down syndrome. Jones and Preston took several photos together, including this one that shows Jones twirling Preston by a lake 

Jones is a family friend. His mother taught Preston in elementary school. Last year her mother asked Jones if he would be willing to take her to prom. The two are pictured inside their limo

Jones is a family friend. His mother taught Preston in elementary school. Last year her mother asked Jones if he would be willing to take her to prom. The two are pictured inside their limo

Jones is a family friend. His mother taught Preston in elementary school. So, last year her mother asked Jones if he would be willing to take her to prom.

‘Lindsey always stayed in contact with me and the family,’ Jones told the station.

‘Her mother asked me to go to prom with her last year so I told her I would be more than glad to.’ 

Preston’s mom, Kristi Martin, told the Associated Press that Jones danced with all the students and ‘made everybody feel special’. 

‘Anything I can do to make some kids smile, I would be more than willing to do,’ Jones said.  

Jones said he had a great time with the guys whom he showed ‘about five or six new dance moves’. 

Jones and Preston pose for a photo

Anything I can do to make some kids smile, I would be more than willing to do,' Jones said

Jones said he was more than happy to take Preston to the prom this year. ‘Anything I can do to make some kids smile, I would be more than willing to do,’ Jones said

Preston's mom, Kristi Martin, told the Associated Press that Jones danced with all the students and 'made everybody feel special'

Preston’s mom, Kristi Martin, told the Associated Press that Jones danced with all the students and ‘made everybody feel special’

The NFL star said he showed them the Cha-Cha Slide, The Cupid Shuffle and a little bit of the Whip/Nae Nae.

Jones played at Arkansas State before going pro. 

He has played for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans.   

Last year, Jones tore his ACL during the final pre-season game. He has been in Birmingham for therapy.

‘I had knee surgery in September so I have been going to therapy at St. Vincents every day,’ says Jones. 

Jones said he has about another month or two before he’s fully recovered.  

The NFL star (pictured dancing) said he showed them the Cha-Cha Slide, The Cupid Shuffle and a little bit of the Whip/Nae Nae

The NFL star (pictured dancing) said he showed them the Cha-Cha Slide, The Cupid Shuffle and a little bit of the Whip/Nae Nae

Jones played at Arkansas State before going pro. He has played for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. Jones (pictured during a game last year) now plays for the San Francisco 49ers 

Jones played at Arkansas State before going pro. He has played for the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. Jones (pictured during a game last year) now plays for the San Francisco 49ers 



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