He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL draft.

He also played for the Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, and Los Angeles Chargers.

Jones attended Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was a letterman in football.

He accepted a scholarship to attend Louisiana State University, where he played for the LSU Tigers football team.

[6] In his senior year, he was involved in the final play of the 2003 National Championship game, when the punt unit took the last snap of the game, and punted to ensure a victory for the team over Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl.

[10] He played in six games with Seahawks in between stints on the practice squad during his rookie season.

He was released following training camp and re-signed to the practice squad, but was placed on the active roster prior to the season opener.

On the season, he had 88 punts for a 43.5-yard average, including a net of 39.3, which led the NFL and marked a new Dolphins’ single-season record.

[citation needed] On April 13, the St. Louis Rams signed Jones to an offer sheet.

Less than a week later, Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller announced that the team would not match the offer sheet and Jones became property of the Rams in exchange for the 225th pick in the 2007 NFL draft.

[17] The previous record of 45.5-yard punting average lasted 45 years after being set in 1962 by Danny Villanueva.

[30][31] On March 11, 2014, Jones re-signed with the Eagles on a three-year deal worth a maximum of $6 million.

[41] On April 4, 2018, Jones requested and was granted his release from the Eagles' reserve/retired list, making him a free agent, citing his desire to play again.

[42] On October 2, 2018, Jones signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after the team released Drew Kaser.

[44] Donnie is married to Aubrie, and the couple resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.