He was selected by the Browns in the eleventh round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft after playing college football at Kansas State University.
[1] He caught 35 passes for 721 yards and one touchdown in 1966, earning Associated Press (AP) second-team All-Big Eight Conference honors.
[3] He recorded 46 receptions for 561 yards in 1967, leading the Big Eight in both categories that season and also garnering AP first-team All-Big Eight recognition.
[3][5] As a senior in 1968, Jones totaled 46 catches for 622 yards and four touchdowns, earning AP and United Press International first-team All-Big Eight honors.
[3][6][7] Jones was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 11th round, with the 280th overall pick, of the 1969 NFL draft.