He played college football at Georgia, where he was a two-time CFP national champion before being selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

He received his first athletic scholarship offer while he was a ninth grade high school student from Alabama.

Jones made his first postseason appearance in the Steelers' 17–31 loss to the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Wild Card round.

[13] When Fautanu was injured during a practice prior to Week 3's win over the Los Angeles Chargers, Jones was reinstated as the starter.

[15] Earning a PFF grade of 74.0, he allowed no pressures, sacks, quarterback hurries or hits on snaps in which he was on the line.

[19] Jones wears the number 77 in honor of former Georgia teammate Devin Willock, who died in a car crash in January 2023.