DT Artavius Jones discusses powerlifting titles, hoops background: "I'm just a big, athletic guy"

[DMoney]

DT Artavius Jones quickly became a favorite of Canes fans when his highlight reel began circulating. He spoke with CanesInSight about his decision to sign with Miami, his athletic background and more:

On his transition to Miami: It’s been amazing. I love it so much. I’m just grateful and blessed to be here. The competition is way better. Playing against the best offensive line in the ACC.

On his athletic background: I’m just big, athletic guy. My first sport was basketball. I...

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[The U is back to work]

We need a DT with genuine power. Hope he can stay and develop here because that type of strength is such a play wrecker

 

[BigDikDaddyFromCincinnati]

Benching 450 in high school is incredible. Sheesh! And if that was in a powerlifting meet, wow. You gotta pause (not pause) that zhit on your chest for a moment til you get the ok from the judge, no?

 

[Hstokes1447]

Benching 450 in high school is incredible. Sheesh! And if that was in a powerlifting meet, wow. You gotta pause (not pause) that zhit on your chest for a moment til you get the ok from the judge, no?

That is correct

This kid has all of the physical tool to be very very special.

 

[AtlAtty]

We need a DT with genuine power. Hope he can stay and develop here because that type of strength is such a play wrecker

Where is he going?

I know we aren’t worrying about a true freshman transferring before game 1.

 

[305407cane]

Where is he going?

I know we aren’t worrying about a true freshman transferring before game 1.

I’ve heard guys planning their divorce before they’re even married. Anything is possible

 

[Dwinstitles]

On why he stuck with his Miami commitment: The people, honestly. I just love how they recruited me and treated me. They brought me in and it was just like family. Nothing more, nothing less.

Not about wins, 63-3

 

[Golsen82]

If he's 300 he'll be similar to Quinnen Williams. The DT for the Jets

 

[Bender]

Bro, 450 in HS, wtf...

 

[JHallCanes]

Clean and jerk and snatch numbers are even more impressive than his bench

**** whoever named powerlifting lifts was horny af

 

[Bender]

Clean and jerk and snatch numbers are even more impressive than his bench

**** whoever named powerlifting lifts was horny af

@PIPO

nah thats out of line

 

[CaneThang2020]

One of my favorite recruits - this kid is going to be a problem. Bowling ball game wrecker type DT

 

[JHallCanes]

@PIPO

nah thats out of line

This is like telling on someone to the substitute teacher

@JamesQuall id like to have @Bender investigated for filing a false police report please and thank you

 

[PIPO]

Clean and jerk and snatch numbers are even more impressive than his bench

**** whoever named powerlifting lifts was horny af

Thanks, @Bender

@JamesQuall

 

[TemplarCane]

Clean and jerk and snatch numbers are even more impressive than his bench

**** whoever named powerlifting lifts was horny af

Snatch and CJ are weightlifting, as in Olympic weightlifting.

And yes, he had impressive numbers.

 

[JHallCanes]

Snatch and CJ are weightlifting, as in Olympic weightlifting.

And yes, he had impressive numbers.

 

[JamesQuall]

@Bender @PIPO I'm going to let @JHallCanes go on this one. His humorous observation is simply stating a fact and not a ****** pun or an intentionally bad joke.

 

[JHallCanes]

@Bender @PIPO I'm going to let @JHallCanes go on this one. His humorous observation is simply stating a fact and not a ****** pun or an intentionally bad joke.

 

[Hegemon]

Clean and jerk and snatch numbers are even more impressive than his bench

**** whoever named powerlifting lifts was horny af

I love a great snatch

 

[Bender]

This is like telling on someone to the substitute teacher

@JamesQuall id like to have @Bender investigated for filing a false police report please and thank you

**** you mean false report, look at what you typed, thirsty *** mfer