Oklahoma high school football coaching news: Jeremy Reed named Jones coach, AD

Jones High School turned to one of the state’s most traveled and accomplished coaches Tuesday night, hiring Jeremy Reed as its new head football coach and athletic director.

Reed arrives in Jones after a January appointment as offensive coordinator at Muskogee and three seasons directing the Altus program. His move fills the vacancy created when Kevin Witt departed for Minco following the Longhorns’ 2023 Class 2A-I state championship.

The Longhorns will compete in Class 3A this fall, and administrators believe Reed’s résumé positions the program for a smooth transition.

“With a proven track record of success and a dedicated work ethic, Coach Reed is ready to lead our athletes to new heights,” the district said in a statement released after the board vote. “His commitment to integrity, leadership, and creating a positive, winning environment will inspire our students to excel in all areas of their lives.”

Reed’s on-field success is well documented. He guided Altus to the 2015 Class 5A state title during his first stint with the Bulldogs and owns additional head-coaching experience at Lake Hamilton (Arkansas) and Yukon. Between varsity posts he spent time on staff at Bethel College in Kansas.

The hire also adds immediate star power to the Jones roster. Reed’s son, freshman quarterback Jeymon Reed, will join the Longhorns after a spectacular debut season at Altus. The 6-foot-4, 185-pound signal-caller completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 2,984 yards and 34 touchdowns in 2023, adding 750 rushing yards and 15 scores on 94 carries. Already holding multiple Division I offers, Jeymon is regarded as one of Oklahoma’s top players in the 2029 class.

Jones has a tradition of producing elite quarterbacks; the elder Reed’s arrival ensures that pipeline remains intact as the program steps up in classification and eyes another deep playoff run.