For the American football coach and former CFL player, see Derek Jones (American football). For gridiron football players with similar names, see Derrick Jones.
Born: | (1992-05-22) May 22, 1992 (age 32) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | DB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
College | Simon Fraser |
CFL draft | 2014, round: 4, pick: 29 |
Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Career history | |
As player | |
2014–2019 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2020–2021* | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
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Derek Jones (born May 22, 1992) is a Canadian former professional football who was a defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 29th overall in the fourth round of the 2014 CFL Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On February 11, 2020, he signed a two-year contract with the BC Lions. He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan, and retired from football on June 23, 2021.
His father, Ed Jones, played in the CFL for nine years and won five Grey Cup championships with the Edmonton Eskimos.
References
- "Bombers extend DB Derek Jones". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- "Free Agent DB Derek Jones Signs With Lions". BC Lions. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- Baker, Matt (June 23, 2021). "Lions bring back Anthony Thompson, add Matt McConnell to roster". BCLions.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
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