Brian Jones (born April 22, 1994) is a former professional Canadian football wide receiver and is the special teams coordinator for the York Lions of U Sports football. He played professionally for the Toronto Argonauts, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) football with the Acadia Axemen.
| York Lions | |
 Jones before an Argonauts game in 2021 | |
| Born: | April 22, 1994 Enfield, Nova Scotia |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Special teams coordinator |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| University | Acadia |
| CFL draft | 2016, Round: 1, Pick: 4 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2022–present | York Lions (Special teams coordinator) |
| 2023 | York Lions (Associate head coach) |
| As player | |
| 2016–2018 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2018 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2019–2020 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2021 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career stats | |
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University career edit
Jones played for the Acadia Axemen football team from 2013 to 2016. He was named the Atlantic University Sport Most Valuable Player in 2014 and a CIS Second team All-Star in 2015.[1] In the CFL's Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the tenth best of the players eligible in the 2016 CFL Draft.[2]
Professional career edit
Toronto Argonauts edit
Jones was drafted fourth overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2016 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 29, 2016.[3] He dressed for 12 games for the Argonauts in 2016, his rookie season, and started four. He made 12 receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown. He dressed in nine games in 2017 and three in 2018, but didn't record any receptions.
Saskatchewan Roughriders edit
On August 20, 2018, he was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a seventh-round pick in the 2019 CFL Draft.[4] There, he dressed in 10 games and recorded two receptions for 20 yards. He became a free agent on February 12, 2019.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats edit
Jones signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on the first day of free agency on February 12, 2019.[5] He played in the first two games of the season for the Tiger-Cats, but was released on June 26, 2019.[6] He was re-signed by the Tiger-Cats on August 6, 2019.[7] He re-signed with the team again on February 10, 2021.[8] He was released on June 28, 2021.[9]
Toronto Argonauts edit
On October 26, 2021, it was announced that Jones had re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[10] He played in the last regular season game for the Argonauts in 2021 and his practice roster contract expired on December 6, 2021.[11]
Coaching career edit
Jones was hired as the special teams coordinator for the York Lions for the 2022 season.[12] Just prior to the 2023 season, Jones was named an associate head coach of the Lions, alongside the team's offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Griffith.[13] However, the team finished 0–8 that year, allowing an average of 70 points per game, resulting in the team hiring a permanent head coach for 2024.[14][15]
References edit
- ^ "Sun Life Financial All-Canadian Banquet: Calgary's Buckley claims Hec Crighton Trophy".
- ^ Onyemata takes Top Spot in CFL Scouting Bureau Final Rankings, Canadian Football League, April 26, 2016, retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ "First-round draft Pick Brian Jones signs with Argos". May 29, 2016.
- ^ "Riders acquire former 4th overall pick Brian Jones". August 20, 2018.
- ^ "Ticats sign former fourth overall pick Brian Jones". February 12, 2019.
- ^ "Ticats release receiver Brian Jones". June 26, 2019.
- ^ "Ticats sign Brian Jones to practice roster". August 5, 2019.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats re-sign wide receiver Jones". TiCats.ca. February 10, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats add three players on defence". TiCats.ca. June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ @TorontoArgos (October 26, 2021). "Welcome Back, @Bjoness17" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Football Coaching Staff". York Lions. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ "Lions finalize associate head coaches for 2023". York Lions. August 14, 2023.
- ^ Hodge, John (27 November 2023). "York Lions searching for permanent head coach following winless season". 3DownNation.
- ^ ""Resetting the standard":Lions appoint Dexter Janke 12th football head coach in program history". York Lions. January 22, 2024.