[2] He attended Southfield High School and played two years of varsity football, being ranked a three-star recruit before committing to Ball State.
[1][3] As a true freshman at Ball State, Jones totaled 18 tackles with four pass breakups while appearing in 12 games, two of which he started.
[1] The following year, he played in eight games, starting one, and made six tackles as well as one blocked punt on special teams.
[1] Jones stayed healthy for his senior season, finishing the year a second-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) selection after posting 22 tackles, 12 pass breakups and two interceptions.
[7] He made the team's final roster and saw his first playing time in their Week 4 win over the New York Jets.