He attended Johnson City Senior High School, where he played football and basketball as well as throwing the shot put.

[1] Sources: Initially projected as an offensive guard, Jones committed to Penn State on June 28, 2009 after being recruited by Mike McQueary.

In the first game of the 2013 season, Jones' work paid off, as he recorded nine tackles, three for a loss, and a sack.

[10] In Week 17 of the 2014 season, Jones recorded his first career sack against the Indianapolis Colts, tacking on four tackles including a forced fumble.

In 2017, Jones started the first 12 games before suffering torn biceps and was placed on injured reserve on December 4, 2017.

[16] In Week 5 of the 2023 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jones suffered a pectoral injury in the 25–20 loss, and was placed on injured reserve on October 11.