Linebacker Khalid Jones was the only commitment who didn't take his official visit last weekend with the rest of the Class of 2018. He had a pretty good alibi, though.

Jones was busy on Saturday winning the defensive MVP award at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, an all-star game featuring the best players in North and South Carolina. He racked up nine tackles, two sacks, two and a-half tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a pass break-up. Not bad for an afternoon's work. His performance certainly impressed Rivals' Woody Wommack, who thinks Northwestern got a steal in Jones.

Jones will be back on campus soon, however. He's one of five early enrollees who will start taking classes at Northwestern in January.

Find out more about Jones, a serious player with a goofy laugh.

What does signing day mean to you? I am really excited. Its surreal. Its my first step to becoming a college football player. I think its a huge honor to receive a scholarship to continue my football career and education. This is a really big milestone for me to get one step closer to my ultimate dream of becoming a NFL player and a doctor.

No. 1 reason you chose Northwestern: I love the culture of the team. I love the camaraderie that the players have with each other and the coaches.

Three words that describe head coach Pat Fitzgerald: Accountable, intense, authentic

Potential major: Pre-med or biology

Favorite movie: Star Wars

Favorite music artist: J Cole

Funniest guy in the class of 2018: Greg Newsome

Role model as a player: Ray Lewis

Highlight of your high school career: The Shrine Bowl

One unique thing about you that very few people know: I'm allergic to grass.