He also was member of the Montreal Machine in the World League of American Football (WLAF).
As a sophomore, he was a part of a Panther's defensive secondary that was called "The Burnt Toast Patrol", after giving up a school record 2,283 passing yards.
Jones was selected by the Houston Oilers in the second round (48th overall) of the 1988 NFL draft, to play safety.
[6] On February 24, 1991, he was selected by the Montreal Machine of the World League of American Football.
On April 15, 1993, he was signed by the Sacramento Gold Miners of the Canadian Football League.