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.
| BC Lions | |
| Born: | May 22, 1992 Edmonton, Alberta |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| 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–present | BC Lions |
| 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
- "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.
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