Originally entered the league as a second-round pick (No. 52 overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Traded from the Falcons to the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 10, 2022.
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 1, 2023. Released on Aug. 29, 2023 and resigned to the team's practice squad.
Promoted to Carolina's active roster on Sept. 20, 2023.
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Buffalo Bills on May 3, 2024. Released on Aug. 25, 2024.
Signed to Tampa Bay's practice squad on Dec. 10, 2024.
2016 PFWA All-Rookie Team.
Has started 91-of-111 career games between the Falcons (2016-21), Cleveland Browns (2022) and Carolina Panthers (2023), compiling 729 tackles (50 for loss), 53 passes defensed, 24 quarterback hits, 13 interceptions (five returned for touchdowns – tied for most among all active players), 12.0 sacks, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Has started 5-of-6 career postseason contests, totaling 35 tackles (three for loss), five passes defensed, one quarterback hit and one forced fumble.
He was a Pro Bowl selection in 2017, when he tied or exceeded career highs in tackles (138), tackles for loss (10) and interceptions (three).
Led the NFL with 165 interception return yards and two interceptions returned for touchdowns as a rookie in 2016.
Logged his first career sack on Oct. 1, 2017 against the Buffalo Bills.
Recorded his first career forced fumble on Dec. 18, 2016 against San Francisco.
Tallied his first career interception on Sept. 26, 2016 against the New Orleans Saints, returning it 90 yards for a touchdown.
Made his NFL debut against the Buccaneers on Sept. 11, 2016, recording his first career tackle and quarterback hit.
Was elevated from the practice squad for Tampa Bay's Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers, making his Buccaneers debut and appearing on special teams. Logged one special teams tackle across nine special teams snaps.
Was elevated from the practice squad for Tampa Bay's Week 18 victory over New Orleans, appearing on special teams.
Was elevated from the practice squad for Tampa Bay's Wild Card round game against the Washington Commanders, playing 18-of-73 defensive snaps and logging two tackles and one pass defensed. Also appeared on special teams.
Played collegiately at Louisiana State University (2012-15), where he played in 51 career games and tallied 165 tackles (22 for loss), 5.0 sacks, four passes defensed, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.
Was a finalist for the Butkus Award as a senior in 2015 after playing 12 games and recording 100 tackles (14 for loss), 5.0 sacks, three passes defensed, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and one forced fumble.
Majored in sport administration at LSU.
Attended Jesuit High School (New Orleans, La.)
Played football and basketball in high school.
Son of Cal and Tahonas Jones.
Was named after Deion Sanders. Also has the nickname "Debo," given to him by his father because Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson were his father's favorite players.