Jones attended East Ridge High School, where he played as a wide receiver and became a starter until his senior season.
Jones became a starter as a sophomore, registering 31 receptions (third on the team) for 457 yards (14.7-yard average per catch) and 2 touchdowns in 11 games (8 starts).
On May 6, 2016, Jones was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys, after a strong showing at the University of Florida's Pro Day.
[1] Taking advantage that Dez Bryant was still recuperating from previous injuries, he was able to use the extra practice time to have some notable performances in training camp.
[4] In training camp, Jones was passed on the depth chart by rookie wide receiver Noah Brown and was waived on September 2, 2017.
[5] On September 3, 2017, Jones was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans, who had scouted him when they were forced by the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey to spend three days practicing in the Dallas Cowboys' facilities.
[6] The Texans acquired him to improve their depth, after having only four receivers on the roster and knowing that Will Fuller was going to miss 3 games while recovering from a broken collarbone.