Steven Jones Jr.

Jones was born on February 1, 1999, in Rockingham, North Carolina. He attended Richmond Senior High School where he made 35 tackles and three interceptions as a senior, earning all-conference honors. He was rated a two-star cornerback by 247Sports and Scout.com. ==College career==

Jones committed to Appalachian State University, spending his first season as a redshirt. In his second year, 2018, he appeared in 13 games, mainly on special teams. In a 72–7 win over Gardner–Webb, he blocked two punts and returned one for his first career touchdown. His performance earned him Sun Belt Conference Special Team Player of the Week honors. He made five tackles in the season. He placed second in the nation and first in his conference with five interceptions on the year, and was first nationally in interceptions returned for touchdowns. At the end of the year, Jones was named first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America. He was also a first-team all-conference selection. ==Professional career==

Tennessee Titans Jones was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023. Arlington Renegades On December 20, 2023, Jones signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. He re-signed with the team on October 8, 2024. ==References==