Jones was admitted to the LSU Public Hospital in New Orleans in critical condition. Jones' father, Al Jones, told the Advocate of Baton Rouge his 21-year-old son went into surgery about 11:15 a.m. ET for a fracture in the femur area. Al Jones told the newspaper that doctors were concerned over blood flow to the lower leg.
Jones' agent, Rocky Arceneaux, disclosed the injuries to The Associated Press. He added that Jones was alert when taken to the hospital and was still in surgery in the early afternoon.
"We're strong and we're praying," Al Jones said to the Advocate. "This is the call you never want to get as a parent. I'm used to making those phone calls and now we've received one. It's heartbreaking."
It was not clear what caused Jones to lose control of his 2010 Range Rover at about 7a.m. ET on a six-lane thoroughfare with a streetcar line on the west side of the city, police spokeswoman Shereese Harper said.
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"My understanding is that he was awake and he actually gave my cell phone to the police officer who was talking to him," Al Jones said.
Jones was extracted from the vehicle, but the two other men riding with him were fine, Harper said. She said it was too early in the investigation to know if Jones was speeding, and police will run toxicology reports to see if alcohol was a factor.
Jones, a safety, was drafted in the third round. He was part of the Tigers' 2007 national championship team and also was a left-handed relief pitcher for the LSU baseball team that won the 2009 College World Series. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers weeks after the Giants selected him in the NFL draft. Jones recently signed a contract with the Giants.
A Giants spokesman said the team has seen the reports and was in the process of gathering information on the accident and the extent of Jones' injuries.
LSU football coach Les Miles posted to his Twitter page: "Just got news about Chad Jones' car accident. We are praying for Chad and his family. Keep him in your prayers."
Jones, drafted by the Houston Astros in the 13th round out of high school, became one of two players in NCAA history to win a BCS football championship and a College World Series title, joining teammate Jared Mitchell, who was on both national championship teams with him at LSU.
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