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Derek Jones (Canadian football)

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Derek Jones
Born: (1992-05-22) May 22, 1992 (age 32)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Career information
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
20202021*BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

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.

References

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  1. ^ "Bombers extend DB Derek Jones". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 2014-12-16. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  2. ^ "Free Agent DB Derek Jones Signs With Lions". BC Lions. February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  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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