Deion Jones

Deion Jones is a Pro Bowl linebacker who most recently played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Deion would attend Jesuit High School where he would hold the role of starting linebacker for 3 years. As a three-star recruit, Jones was ranked as the No. 31 outside linebacker prospect in the class of 2012. The Louisiana prospect would go on to play for his home state under coach Les Miles, for the LSU Tigers. Jones played 51 games for the LSU Tigers, with his senior campaign paving the way for future NFL success. With 100 tackles, 13.5 tackles-for-loss, five sacks, two interceptions, one pick-six, three passes defended, and one forced fumble - Jones was a finalist for the 2015 Butkus Award, an award given yearly to the top NCAA linebacker. Following the 2015 season at LSU and an exceptional performance at the 2016 Senior Bowl, Jones would be drafted in the 2nd round as the 52nd overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons. Jones worked his way into a starting role as middle linebacker for week 1 and the entirety of his 2016 rookie season acting as a critical part of the Falcons defense and assisting them in their first Super Bowl appearance in 18 years. In 2017 Deion was selected to his first NFL Pro-Bowl and ranked the No. 6 overall linebacker against all qualifying players. Jones signed a 4-year extension with the Atlanta Falcons in 2019, where in that season he would also be named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an interception return, breaking the Falcons franchise record for most interceptions returned for a touchdown - previously held by Deion Sanders. Fitting enough, Jones' nickname "Debo" was given to him by his father and is a portmanteau of Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson. Deion was traded to the Cleveland Browns to play out the rest of the 2022 NFL season after coming back from injury, where he made an immediate impact to their defensive unit. In 2023, Deion signed with the Carolina Panthers. In week 3, his first game with the team, Deion yet again made an immediate impact by recording an interception in his first sequence. The following offseason Deion signed with the Buffalo Bills in May of 2024. In December of 2024, Deion was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he played through the 2025 season. He is currently a free agent. He brings a wealth of starter's experience, a history of game-changing plays, and proficiency operating within multiple types of defensive schemes. Career Highlights and Awards: 2015 LSU Team Captain 2015 Butkus Award Finalist 2016 NFL Draft: 2nd Round (52nd overall) by Atlanta Falcons 2017 NFL Pro-Bowl selection Most Interceptions for Touchdowns - Atlanta Falcons team record