Derek Jones (Canadian football) explained

Derek Jones
Position1:Defensive back
Birth Date:22 May 1992
Birth Place:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:192
College:Simon Fraser
Cfldraftedyear:2014
Cfldraftedround:4
Cfldraftedpick:29
Cfldraftedteam:Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Playing Years1:
Playing Team1:Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Playing Years2:–*
Playing Team2:BC Lions
Career Highlights:
Import:no
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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.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Bombers extend DB Derek Jones. December 16, 2014.
  2. Web site: Free Agent DB Derek Jones Signs With Lions. BC Lions. February 11, 2020. February 11, 2020.
  3. News: Baker, Matt . Lions bring back Anthony Thompson, add Matt McConnell to roster . BCLions.com . June 23, 2021 . June 23, 2021.