Former San Jose State star Chandler Jones dies at 33

Field Level Media|published: Mon 23rd June, 23:32 2025

Jun 10, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; A NCAA logo flag at the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former San Jose State standout wide receiver Chandler Jones, who holds school records for catches and receiving touchdowns, died over the weekend at 33, the school announced Monday.

According to MyNewsLA, Jones died in a traffic accident in Los Angeles involving a Toyota Rav4. Per the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at approximately 2 a.m. local time on Sunday. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jones, who played at San Jose State from 2010-13, finished with 248 receptions and 29 touchdown grabs in 50 career games. An honorable mention All-American in 2013, he ranks second in Spartans history with 3,087 receiving yards.

After his playing career, which included a stint in the Canadian Football League, Jones spent time on the Spartans' coaching staff as a graduate assistant. He also coached in the CFL with the Montreal Alouettes as their assistant defensive backs coach in 2023-24.

"My heart is broken at the news of losing this incredible person," former San Jose State coach Brent Brennan, who hired Jones to coach in 2017, wrote in a post on X. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. From his freshman year as a WR, to coaching on our staff, he made (SJSU football) better every day. The Jet was special. Love you brother."

--Field Level Media

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