Derek_Jones_(Canadian_football)

Derek Jones (Canadian football)

Derek Jones (Canadian football)

Canadian football defensive back

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]

For the American football coach and former CFL player, see Derek Jones (American football). For gridiron football players with similar names, see Derrick Jones.
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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

  1. [1]
    "Bombers extend DB Derek Jones". December 16, 2014.
  2. [2]
    "Free Agent DB Derek Jones Signs With Lions". BC Lions. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  3. [3]
    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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