He played college football at NC State, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft.

Jones attended private workouts and visits for ten different NFL teams, including the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, and Minnesota Vikings.

[14][15] Jones was the backup strong safety to starter Morgan Burnett throughout training camp and to begin the regular season.

On September 24, 2017, Jones earned his first career start and collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (11 solo) while twice sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton during a 27–24 overtime victory.

[17] On December 10, 2017, Jones had one solo tackle, a season-high three pass deflections, his first career interception during a 27–21 victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 14.

[18] He finished his rookie season in with 71 combined tackles (60 solo), five pass deflections, two sacks, and one interception in 16 games and seven starts.

[19] Jones entered training camp slated as the starting strong safety after the role was left vacant by the departure of Burnett during free agency.

[20] Head coach Mike McCarthy named Jones the backup strong safety, behind Kentrell Brice, to begin the regular season.

In Week 16, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (six solo) and deflected a pass during a 44–38 win at the New York Jets.

[30] In Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens, Jones recorded his first interception as a Jaguar off a pass thrown by Lamar Jackson during the 40–14 loss.