Derek Jones (Canadian football)

Derek Jones (born May 22, 1992) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 29th overall in the fourth round of the 2014 CFL Draft by the Blue Bombers.[1] On February 11, 2020 he signed a two-year contract with the BC Lions.[2] He played NCAA football for the Simon Fraser Clan.

Derek Jones
BC Lions
Born: (1992-05-22) May 22, 1992
Edmonton, Alberta
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight192 lb (87 kg)
CollegeSimon Fraser
CFL draft2014 / Round: 4 / Pick: 29
Drafted byWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
20142019Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2020–presentBC Lions
Career stats

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". December 16, 2014.
  2. "Free Agent DB Derek Jones Signs With Lions". BC Lions. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.


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