Derek Jones (Canadian football)
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 22, 1992 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Simon Fraser |
| CFL draft | 2014: 4th round, 29th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2019 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2020–2021 | BC Lions* |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
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.[1] On February 11, 2020, he signed a two-year contract with the BC Lions.[2] He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan, and retired from football on June 23, 2021.[3]
His father, Ed Jones, played in the CFL for nine years and won five Grey Cup championships with the Edmonton Eskimos.
