Former LSU safety and pitcher Chad Jones was transferred from LSU Public Hospital in New Orleans to New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center on Tuesday, according to a New York Giants press release.Jones was moved to New York for plastic surgery and possibly additional orthopedic  procedures, according to the release.Jones, the Giants’ third-round draft pick in this year’s draft, underwent eight hours of successful surgery Friday in New Orleans to improve blood flow in his left foot.”Chad has received outstanding medical care from the doctors and nurses in New Orleans since his accident. They’ve shown great compassion,” said Ronnie Barnes, Giants vice president of medical services, in a press release. “After consulting with our doctors, Chad’s doctors at LSU and his family felt like this move to New York was the next logical step in his care and recovery.”The former two-sport athlete is joined in New York by his girlfriend and parents.Jones’ tibia and fibula were shattered when his Range Rover ran into a concrete pole early Friday morning on Carrollton Avenue. Jones was returning to New Orleans from organized team activities with the Giants.Jones was cited for careless operation of a vehicle.Barnes said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has reached out to Jones since his accident.”Commissioner Goodell called Chad and his family in the hospital on Sunday evening and offered to provide hotel accommodations while Chad is being observed and treated in New York,” Barnes said. “Everybody has been very supportive.”Jones also stared on the diamond for LSU, contributing in the third game of the College World Series Championship Series against Texas. He struck out two batters while holding the Longhorns scoreless in 1 2/3 innings of work.Jones was drafted in the 50th round of this year’s MLB draft by the Milwaukee Brewers.LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri talked to Jones on Saturday.”He sounded in good spirits,” Mainieri said. “Chad’s a great athlete and a great competitor.”Mainieri said he’s hopeful the former Tiger pitcher will be able to fully recover.”He’s got some tough injuries here,” Mainieri said. “I just hope he gets back to full health.”Jones joined former LSU star Jared Mitchell in becoming the only two college athletes to win both a BCS national championship and baseball national title.The former safety logged 19 starts on the football field with 158 career tackles.Jones’ shining moment came Sept. 26 against Mississippi State when he returned a punt 93 yards for a touchdown and helped stop the Bulldogs on the goalline in the waning minutes of the fourth quarter.LSU football coach Les Miles visited Jones in New Orleans on Friday.”Just finished seeing Chad,” Miles said on his Twitter account. “He is surrounded by friends and family. He is having a difficult time, but he is strong.”–Contact Michael Lambert at [email protected]