At UCLA, Jones transitioned from being a safety in high school to a linebacker, also seeing time as an edge rusher.[4] As a freshman at UCLA in 2019, he appeared in all 12 games, two as a starter, and finished with 24 tackles.[3] He played all seven games in 2020, finishing with 21 tackles, played in all 12 games in 2021, then appeared in all 13 games in 2022, totaling 28 tackles, with most of his action being as a reserve in those years.[3] As a senior in 2023, Jones appeared in all 13 games, four as a starter, and finished with 31 tackles and two sacks.[3][5] He concluded his collegiate career having made 135 tackles, 23.0 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and eight sacks.[6]
After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Jones signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[8] He was waived on August 27, 2024, then re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[9][10] He was elevated to the active roster on November 9, 2024, for the team's Week 10 game against the New England Patriots, and made his NFL debut in the game, appearing on 12 special teams snaps.[11][12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.[13]
On August 28, 2025, Jones was waived by the Bears and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[14][15] He was promoted to the active roster on September 27.
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