Derek Jones (Canadian football)
Born: | Edmonton, Alberta | May 22, 1992
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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 stats | |
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Derek Jones (born May 22, 1992) is a former professional Canadian football defensive back. 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[]
- ^ "Bombers extend DB Derek Jones". December 16, 2014.
- ^ "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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Categories:
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Sportspeople from Edmonton
- Players of Canadian football from Alberta
- Simon Fraser Clan football players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- BC Lions players
- Canadian football defensive back stubs