About Derek Jones
Born 1992. Derek Jones is a Canadian athlete.
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. On February 11, 2020, he signed a two-year contract with the BC Lions. He played college football for the Simon Fraser Clan, and retired from football on June 23, 2021.
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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Who is Derek Jones?
Canadian football defensive back
When was Derek Jones born?
Derek Jones was born on 22 May 1992 in Edmonton.
What is Derek Jones's occupation?
Derek Jones is an athlete.
What nationality is Derek Jones?
Derek Jones is Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Derek Jones (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Derek Jones. https://biography.guide/derek-jones-athlete/
MLA: "Derek Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/derek-jones-athlete/.
Chicago: "Derek Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/derek-jones-athlete/.
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