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]
| Born: | May 22, 1992 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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His father, Ed Jones, played in the CFL for nine years and won five Grey Cup championships with the Edmonton Eskimos.
References
edit- ^ "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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