Jones was a utility player at high school, where he played at running back, wide receiver and quarterback.

Jones was named an Associated Press Class A All-State honorable mention for the 2010–11 basketball season.

[4] In May 2015, Jones signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL draft.

[12] On April 1, 2019, Jones signed a contract to play with the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football, only to learn of the league's suspension of operations the following day.

[13] In October 2019, Jones was selected by the Los Angeles Wildcats in the 2020 XFL Draft's open phase.