Jones attended Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis where he played football and basketball and held Division I offers in both sports.

[1] A three-star prospect in the former, Jones committed to play college football at Ohio State University.

[6] On January 17, 2022, Jones announced that he would return to Ohio State for his senior season, forgoing the 2022 NFL draft.

[7] Jones was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round, 111th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.

On November 17, 2024, it was announced that Jones would undergo season–ending surgery to repair a fractured ankle he suffered in Week 11.