When it comes to giving back, former UTEP Football player and current Vikings player, Aaron Jones isn’t just running plays. He’s changing lives.
Just last year in November El Paso’s Aaron Jones was named a 2025 Salute to Service Award nominee and now he has officially been named a finalist for the 15th Annual NFL Salute to Service Award!
The NFL’s Salute to Service Award honors players who go above and beyond to support the military community, and Aaron has been doing exactly that for years.
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Aaron Jones Impact In El Paso Has Helped Hundreds
Through the A&A All The Way Foundation, which he co-founded with his brother Alvin, Aaron has turned his passion for football into a platform for purpose giving back to military families, kids in need, and communities that could use a little extra love.
From hosting youth camps to surprising families with holiday gifts, Aaron’s impact goes way beyond game day. His dedication to honoring service members was inspired by his own parents’ military background and it proves that being a leader doesn’t stop when the clock runs out.
Aaron Jones will be joining 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson as the finalists for this year’s award.
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