The Ottawa Redblacks released defensive back Jalen Jones on Thursday, according to the CFL Transactions page.
Jalen Jones is six foot and weighs 195 pounds. The 23-year-old from Chesapeake, Virginia, attended the Washington Commanders rookie minicamp in 2026. The Ottawa Redblacks signed Jones to the practice squad on July 15, 2026.
Collegiately, Jones spent five seasons at William & Mary (2021-25) with 128 tackles (93 solos, 35 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, eight interceptions for 90 yards, one touchdown, 51 pass breakups, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and eight punt returns for 37 yards in 47 games for the Tribe.
In 2024, Jones was named First Team All-American by Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Walter Camp, Stats Perform, Phil Steele, and FCS Football Central, along with First Team All-CAA and a Buck Buchanan Award Finalist for FCS national defensive player of the year after finishing the season with a career-high 48 tackles (30 solos, 18 assists), two tackles for loss, two interceptions for 14 yards, 22 pass breakups, two forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 12 games.
In 2025, he was named a Team Captain. He was also named Buck Buchanan Award Finalist for FCS national defensive player of the year, First Team All-CAA, Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention, Second Team All-American by AFCA, and First Team All-American by Phil Steele, FCS Football Central, and Stats Perform after finishing the season with 39 tackles (26 solos, 13 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions for 15 yards, and 12 pass breakups in 11 games. He finished his career tied for second in program history in career passes defended.
