[3] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the UCLA Bruins.
[3] At UCLA, Jones transitioned from being a safety in high school to a linebacker, also seeing time as an edge rusher.
[3] As a senior in 2023, Jones appeared in all 13 games, four as a starter, and finished with 31 tackles and two sacks.
[3][5] He concluded his collegiate career having made 135 tackles, 23.0 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and eight sacks.
[6] After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Jones signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.