Derek Jones (Canadian football)

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Derek Jones
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Position Defensive back
Personal information
Born (1992-05-22) May 22, 1992 (age 33)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight192 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
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.

References

  1. ↑ "Bombers extend DB Derek Jones". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  2. ↑ "Free Agent DB Derek Jones Signs With Lions". BC Lions. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  3. ↑ 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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