Jones played in two games as a true freshman before suffering a thumb injury against Stephen F. Austin and redshirting the remainder of the season.[2] Jones became a starter as a redshirt sophomore and was named third-team All-Big Sky Conference. He started four games at left tackle during his redshirt junior season, which was shortened and played in the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, and was named first-team all-conference.[3] Jones repeated as a first-team All-Big Sky selection in 2021.[4] During the season, Jones received an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl.[5][6]
Jones was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 168th pick in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft.[10] Jones started in all 17 games for the Bears.[11] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[12]Pro Football Focus (PFF) named Jones to their 2022 All-Rookie Team following the regular season.[11]
Jones returned as the Bears starting left tackle in 2023. He suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 and was placed on injured reserve on September 20, 2023.[13] He was activated on November 4.[14]