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Khari Okang Jones (/kəˈhɑːri/ kə-HAH-ree; born May 16, 1971) is an American former professional football quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the UBC Thunderbirds of U Sports. He was formerly the head coach for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Jones played quarterback in the CFL, where he enjoyed his most success with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Jones also played briefly for the Arena Football League's Albany Firebirds and the World League of American Football's Scottish Claymores. He is also a former television sports reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).He has also been the offensive coordinator for the BC Lions, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Ottawa Redblacks.
Key Information
Playing career
[edit]College career
[edit]Jones was a record setting college quarterback at the University of California, Davis, where in two seasons as a starter he became the first UC Davis quarterback to pass for over 3,000 yards in a season and over 50 touchdowns in a career, while leading the Aggies to a 17-2-1 record during his junior and senior seasons (1992–1993). In 2000, Jones was inducted into the UC Davis Aggies Hall of Fame.[1]
Arena Football League & NFL Europe
[edit]Jones joined the Arena Football League's Albany Firebirds in 1995. For the next two seasons, he received very little playing time, making only 3 out of 5 pass completions in his first season, and 3 out of 4 pass completions in 1996. He also played one season in 1996 for the Scottish Claymores of the World League of American Football, which would later become NFL Europe.
Canadian Football League
[edit]In 1997, Jones signed with the BC Lions. Jones played very little during his three-year tenure with the Lions, as he was relegated to the backup spot behind incumbent quarterback Damon Allen.
In 2000, Jones joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Though he initially served as a backup to Kerwin Bell, Jones eventually won the starting job during the middle of the 2000 season, thereby clearing the way for the Bombers to release Bell in midseason.
In 2001, Jones was the CFLs Most Outstanding Player after leading the Bombers to a 14–4 record, including 12 straight wins. Jones was the Bombers quarterback in the 2001 Grey Cup in Montreal, where heavily favoured Winnipeg lost to the Calgary Stampeders, 27–19.
Jones' following season (2002) was even better statistically, which included 5,353 passing yards and 46 touchdown passes. This was the third most passing touchdowns in a season (behind two seasons in which Doug Flutie completed 47 and 48)[2]). From 2000 to 2002, Jones' 107 touchdown passes exceeded the record by any other quarterback in the CFL or NFL over the same period of time. In four seasons with Winnipeg, Jones set seventeen Bomber passing records, including throwing for five touchdowns in a game four times in one season.
During the 2004 CFL season, Jones was traded from the Blue Bombers to the Calgary Stampeders, partially due to a shoulder injury which had affected his play. In the off-season between the 2004 and 2005 seasons, the Stampeders signed free agent Henry Burris and Jones was released.
Jones attended the Edmonton Eskimos training camp at the beginning of the 2005 CFL season, but with the Eskimos signing Ricky Ray (and already having the 2004 season starter Jason Maas), Jones was released again. Midway through the 2005 season he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats but was released after eight games.
Prior to the 2006 season Jones was signed by the Eskimos only to be released by them once more on June 10, 2006 as part of training camp cuts.
Three days later, on June 13, 2006, the CBC announced that Jones would be their sideline reporter for their CFL on CBC broadcasts.[3]
On October 17, 2007, Jones inked a standard one-year contract plus an option with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and then signed his retirement papers right after. This allowed him to officially retire in the city where he had the most success during his four-team, nine-year CFL career.[4]
Coaching career
[edit]In 2009, Jones began his coaching career as the quarterbacks coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats under head coach Marcel Bellefeuille. In 2011, he was promoted to offensive coordinator and helped the team to an appearance in the East Final.
On January 3, 2012, he was announced as part of the coaching staff for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as their quarterbacks coach.[5] In 2013, he helped his team win the 101st Grey Cup.
Jones was a top candidate to become the new offensive coordinator for the BC Lions in 2014. Jones officially became the offensive coordinator on December 23, 2013.
On January 3, 2018, Jones was announced as the new offensive coordinator for the Montreal Alouettes for the 2018 CFL season.[6] On June 8, 2019, less than a week before the start of the 2019 season, the Alouettes announced they had parted ways with Mike Sherman and promoted Jones to the role of head coach.[7] Despite being thrust into the role six days before the start of the regular season, Jones and the Alouettes surpassed expectations and finished with a 10–8 record and in second place in the East Division. At the conclusion of the season, he was signed to a three-year contract extension to continue as the team's head coach and offensive coordinator.[8][9]
With the 2020 CFL season cancelled, Jones did not coach in 2020. In 2021, the team regressed and finished in third place in the East Division with a 7–7 record and lost the East Semi-Final. With the team starting the 2022 season with a 1–3 record, Jones was fired on July 6, 2022.[10]
On July 18, 2022, Jones was hired as a football operations consultant for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[11]
On December 3, 2022, Jones was named the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the Ottawa Redblacks.[12] However, after the Redblacks struggled to a 4–14 record in 2023, Jones was fired on November 3, 2023.[13]
On January 15, 2025, Jones was hired as the quarterback coach of the UBC Thunderbirds football team.[14]
Head coaching record
[edit]| Team | Year | Regular season | Postseason | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | Ties | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Result | |||
| MTL | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 0 | .556 | 2nd in East Division | 0 | 1 | Lost in East Semi-Final | |
| MTL | 2020 | Season Cancelled | ||||||||
| MTL | 2021 | 7 | 7 | 0 | .500 | 3rd in East Division | 0 | 1 | Lost in East Semi-Final | |
| MTL | 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .250 | 2nd in East Division | - | - | Fired | |
| Total | 18 | 18 | 0 | .500 | 0 East Division Championships |
0 | 2 | 0 Grey Cups | ||
LivingWorks
[edit]In 2006, Jones became the digital co-trainer of the LivingWorks SafeTALK suicide alertness course. Jones had just finished playing football and was working as a broadcaster in Calgary, and was also working as an actor when his agent approached him with the job of recording the videos. Jones explained that "It hit home for me because suicide, or attempted suicide, has been a part of my family, as it has been for a lot of people. So it was something that was near and dear for me, and it quickly become more than an acting job".[15] In the years since they were first recorded, Khari's videos have helped trainers present safeTALK to over 300,000 people in more than 20 countries and territories.[15][dead link]
Acting career
[edit]While attending University of California in Davis, Jones took acting classes which allowed him to get some roles in various made-for-TV movies.[16]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | She Smokes | Craig | Short |
| 2006 | I Dream of Murder | Police Officer | TV movie |
| 2006 | Touch the Top of the World | Wrestling Coach | TV movie |
| 2008 | Confessions of a Go-Go Girl | Yuppie Manager | TV movie |
| 2008 | Snow 2: Brain Freeze | Policeman #1 | TV movie |
| 2012 | LUV | Kid |
Personal life
[edit]Jones is a Canadian-American dual citizen and lives in Surrey, British Columbia with his wife, Justine, and daughters, Jaelyn and Siena. He is the son of Cauley Ray and Nina Maria Jones, and brother of filmmaker/podcaster Jamie Jamar Jones.[17] Jones met his wife in a theatre course while both attended UC Davis and appeared in plays together while students.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "UC Davis Official Athletic Site - Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on October 7, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
- ^ "Regular Season All-Time Records - CFL.ca - Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on October 16, 2008.
- ^ Hall, Vicki (June 14, 2006). "Khari finds new job as TV reporter". The Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on March 12, 2007.
- ^ "Khari officially retires as a Blue Bomber". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. October 16, 2007.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Roughriders". Archived from the original on January 9, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2012. Riders Name Offensive Coaching Staff
- ^ "Als name coordinators for 2018 CFL season". cfl.ca. January 3, 2018.
- ^ "Als, Mike Sherman part ways; Khari Jones takes over". CFL.ca. June 8, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2019. [verification needed]
- ^ "Alouettes ink HC, OC Khari Jones to three-year extension". CFL.ca. November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Alouettes – finally – begin contract extension negotiations with head coach Khari Jones". 3downnation.com. November 4, 2019.
- ^ "Danny Maciocia, Noel Thorpe replace Khari Jones, Barron Miles". Montreal Alouettes. July 6, 2022.
- ^ "Ticats add Khari Jones as football ops consultant". Canadian Football League. July 18, 2022.
- ^ "Redblacks hire Khari Jones as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach". Ottawa Redblacks. December 3, 2022.
- ^ "ONE AND DONE: Redblacks tell OC Khari Jones to go deep and keep going after one season on job". Ottawa Redblacks. November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Former CFL quarterback and head coach Khari Jones joins UBC Football staff". University of British Columbia Athletics. January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
- ^ a b "Interview with Khari Jones » LivingWorks Education". legacy.livingworks.net. Archived from the original on October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
- ^ Bujold, Miguel (October 19, 2020). "Khari Jones, acteur à temps partiel". La Presse (in French).
- ^ Zurkowsky, Herb (November 10, 2020). "Als' Adams Jr., head coach Jones embraced power of voting in U.S. election". Montreal Gazette.
- ^ Zurkowsky, Herb (November 3, 2020). "Alouettes head coach Khari Jones returns to his acting roots". Montreal Gazette.
External links
[edit]
- Montreal Alouettes profile Archived October 31, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
- Deprecated link at archive.today (archived October 10, 2011)
- AFL stats
- Khari Jones at IMDb
Khari Jones
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Family background
Khari Jones was born on May 16, 1971, in Hammond, Indiana, to Ray Jones, a former Air Force member, and his wife. The family relocated to North Highlands, California, when Khari was six years old and his younger brother Jamie was three, settling there for his upbringing.[9][1][10] From an early age, Jones's father played a key role in fostering his interest in sports, coaching him in football, baseball, and basketball starting when he was just two years old, which helped shape his athletic foundation. The family emphasized both academics and practical life skills alongside these pursuits, contributing to his well-rounded early development.[9] Born an American citizen, Jones later obtained Canadian citizenship, maintaining dual nationality that reflected his long-term ties to both countries.[11]Education
Khari Jones attended Center High School in Antelope, California, before attending the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) from 1991 to 1994, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.[12][13] The institution's emphasis on academics over athletics shaped his college experience, requiring students to prioritize classes even if they conflicted with sports practices.[5] During his time at UC Davis, Jones enrolled in theatre courses through the dramatic arts program, sparking his initial interest in acting.[14] He participated in minor performances, including a role as Juan Peron in a production of the musical Evita.[5] It was in one of these theatre classes that he met his future wife, Justine Turner Jones, who was also pursuing a degree in dramatic arts and graduated in 1993.[13][5] Jones's involvement in theatre represented a key non-athletic extracurricular pursuit, allowing him to explore creative interests alongside his studies.[5] This early exposure to the performing arts laid the foundation for his later acting endeavors, though his primary academic focus remained on completing his undergraduate requirements.[14]Playing career
College career
Khari Jones joined the UC Davis Aggies football team in 1991 but emerged as the starting quarterback during the 1992 and 1993 seasons, where he showcased his skills in the Northern California Athletic Conference and later the American West Conference. As a dynamic leader, Jones captained the 1993 team alongside teammates like Keith Dunn and Jason Hairston, guiding the Aggies' offense with his improvisational passing and mobility; he was later honored as one of the program's all-time captains for his on-field command and inspirational presence.[15] Under Jones's stewardship as starter, the Aggies achieved a combined regular season record of 18–4–1 across those two seasons, highlighted by the 1993 campaign's 10–2 regular season mark and shared conference title, which earned them an NCAA Division II playoff berth. That year, he threw for 3,243 yards and 29 touchdowns on 412 attempts—ranking among the program's top single-season marks and making him the first UC Davis quarterback to surpass 3,000 passing yards in a season—while adding 541 rushing yards to total 3,715 yards of offense. Career-wise at UC Davis, Jones compiled 5,681 passing yards and 50 touchdown passes, placing him among the Aggies' historical leaders in those categories and underscoring his role in elevating the team's aerial attack.[15][3][16] Jones's collegiate impact was recognized with First-Team All-Conference honors at quarterback. In 2000, he was inducted into the Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame for his record-setting contributions and leadership that helped propel UC Davis to one of its most prolific offensive eras in the early 1990s.[15][17]Early professional leagues
Following his successful college career at the University of California, Davis, where he set multiple passing records and helped lead the Aggies to a 10-2 record in 1993, Khari Jones transitioned to professional football by signing with the Albany Firebirds of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 1995.[18] In his rookie season, Jones appeared in limited action, completing 3 of 5 passes for 38 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, while also rushing three times for 2 yards.[19] These sparse statistics reflected the challenges of adapting to the fast-paced, indoor style of arena football as a young quarterback competing for playing time behind established starters.[19] Jones returned to the Firebirds for the 1996 AFL season, again seeing minimal opportunities but showing slight improvement in efficiency by completing 3 of 4 passes for 49 yards, again without touchdowns or interceptions, which earned him a passer rating of 115.62.[19] Midway through the year, he transitioned to international play, joining the Scottish Claymores of the World League of American Football (later known as NFL Europe) for the remainder of the 1996 season.[20] With the Claymores, Jones had even more limited involvement, attempting just one pass, which he completed for 9 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, achieving a perfect 100% completion rate in that brief appearance.[20] Throughout these early stints, Jones primarily served in a developmental role, gaining exposure to professional schemes and competition while navigating the uncertainties of roster spots and travel demands in minor leagues, which honed his skills ahead of further opportunities.[19][20] No standout games are recorded from this period, underscoring his focus on preparation and backup duties rather than starring roles.[19]Canadian Football League
Jones began his Canadian Football League (CFL) career in 1997 when he signed with the BC Lions as a backup quarterback to Damon Allen.[21] During his three seasons with the Lions from 1997 to 1999, Jones saw limited playing time, attempting just 43 passes over two active years in 1998 and 1999, completing 23 for 229 yards with no touchdowns.[1] His role was primarily developmental, providing depth behind the veteran starter.[7] Prior to the 2000 season, the Lions traded Jones to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, where he emerged as the starting quarterback and achieved the peak of his playing career.[4] From 2000 to 2002, Jones started every game, leading the Bombers to a 14–4 record in 2001 that included 12 consecutive wins and earned him the CFL's Most Outstanding Player award after throwing for 4,545 yards and 30 touchdowns while leading the league in completions (329), passing yards, and touchdown passes.[22] That year, he also received CFL All-Star, CFLPA All-Star, and East Division All-Star honors.[1] In 2002, Jones set Winnipeg single-season records with 5,334 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, again leading the CFL in touchdown passes, though the team finished 12–6 and missed the playoffs.[23] Over his first three seasons as starter (2000–2002), he threw 107 touchdowns, establishing multiple franchise passing records including career marks for yards (20,175 from 2000–2004) and touchdowns (139) with the Bombers.[24] Jones quarterbacked Winnipeg in the 2001 Grey Cup, a 27–19 loss to the Calgary Stampeders.[22] He earned West Division All-Star honors in 2002.[1] In 2003, Jones started all 18 games for Winnipeg, passing for 4,016 yards and 25 touchdowns, but the team struggled to a 7–11 record.[1] Midway through the 2004 season, hampered by a shoulder injury, he was traded to the Calgary Stampeders in a multi-player deal on September 27.[25] With Calgary, Jones appeared in five games, completing 39 of 67 passes for 573 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in a backup role.[1] Following his release from Calgary, Jones signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 26, 2005, and played in eight games that season, completing 35 of 60 passes for 406 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while adding 41 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.[26] He was released by Hamilton in September 2005.[27] Jones attended training camp with the Edmonton Eskimos in both 2005 and 2006 but was released each preseason without appearing in regular-season games, serving in offseason and practice squad capacities.[28][29] On October 17, 2007, Jones signed a one-day contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to retire as a member of the team where he had his greatest success.[30] Over nine CFL seasons from 1997 to 2005, spanning 130 games, Jones completed 1,520 of 2,658 passes for 21,479 yards, 145 touchdowns, and 104 interceptions, while rushing for 1,666 yards and 13 touchdowns.[1] His tenure highlighted a transformative impact as a quarterback, particularly in revitalizing the Winnipeg offense during the early 2000s with record-setting production and leadership that earned him induction into the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame in 2008.[31]Coaching career
Assistant coaching roles
Khari Jones began his coaching career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2009, serving as quarterbacks coach for two seasons where he worked closely with signal-callers, including helping Kevin Glenn achieve a career-high completion percentage of 66.5% and over 3,700 passing yards in 2010.[32] In 2011, he was promoted to offensive coordinator, implementing a balanced scheme that supported the team's 8-10 regular-season finish and playoff appearance, drawing on his extensive playing experience to emphasize quarterback protection and efficient passing concepts.[32] Jones joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2012 as quarterbacks coach, mentoring Darian Durant through a breakout year with 3,884 passing yards and 30 touchdowns, contributing to the team's West Division title.[33] In 2013, his second season in the role, the Roughriders' offense ranked among the league's top units in scoring, averaging 28.1 points per game, which propelled the team to a 12-6 record and victory in the 101st Grey Cup, where Durant threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns in the championship game.[34] From 2014 to 2017, Jones served as offensive coordinator for the BC Lions, overseeing an air attack that featured quarterback Jon Jennings' development into a starter in 2015 and 2016, with the team amassing over 5,000 passing yards annually during that span and reaching the Western Semi-Final in 2016.[35] His schemes emphasized vertical passing and play-action, helping the Lions rank second in the West for offensive yards in 2017 despite quarterback injuries.[34] In 2018, Jones took on the offensive coordinator role with the Montreal Alouettes, guiding an offense that improved from the previous year's league-worst 19.4 points per game to 23.8 points, though the team finished 5-12-1 and missed the playoffs; he focused on integrating rookie quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., who threw for 2,976 yards in limited starts.[36] Jones returned to the CFL in 2023 as offensive coordinator and assistant head coach for the Ottawa Redblacks, where the team struggled offensively, ranking last in passing yards per game at 240.7, en route to a 4-14 record and no playoff berth; he was released on November 3, 2023. Jones did not hold a coaching position in 2024.[37][38] In January 2025, Jones joined the UBC Thunderbirds as quarterbacks coach and was later promoted to offensive coordinator for the 2025 season, bringing his CFL expertise to the university level to enhance the program's passing game, which had averaged 250 yards per contest in the prior season; as of November 2025, the Thunderbirds have opened the year with a 21-9 upset win over the Manitoba Bisons, showcasing improved offensive efficiency under his direction.[39][40]Head coaching tenure
Khari Jones was promoted to interim head coach and offensive coordinator of the Montreal Alouettes on June 8, 2019, just six days before the start of the regular season, following the dismissal of Mike Sherman.[41] His appointment came amid a turbulent period for the franchise, which had endured four consecutive losing seasons. Jones, leveraging his experience as the team's offensive coordinator since 2018, quickly instilled a coaching philosophy centered on clarity, vision, and building emotional connections with players to foster trust and team chemistry.[9] This approach emphasized vulnerability, allowing players to express emotions and bond, while promoting a joyful, risk-taking culture that encouraged enthusiasm on and off the field.[9] In his debut season, Jones led the Alouettes to a 10-8 record, securing second place in the East Division and their first playoff appearance since 2014—the team's most successful campaign since 2012.[42] Key improvements included a revitalized offensive line that reduced sacks allowed from 66 in 2018 to 39, alongside standout comeback victories such as a double-overtime win in Calgary that ended a 10-year road losing streak there.[43] However, the Alouettes fell 37-29 to the Edmonton Eskimos in the East Semi-Final.[44] Jones's success earned him a three-year contract extension through 2022, reflecting confidence in his ability to sustain the cultural shift toward a more cohesive and competitive unit.[42] The 2020 season was cancelled league-wide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing Jones from building on his initial momentum.[45] Returning in 2021 for a shortened 14-game schedule, the Alouettes finished 7-7, earning third place in the East Division and another playoff berth under Jones's guidance.[46] The team showed continued progress in offensive execution but struggled defensively, ultimately losing 23-12 to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East Semi-Final.[47] Jones's tenure ended abruptly in 2022 after a 1-3 start, highlighted by a 41-20 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders, when he was fired on July 6 alongside defensive coordinator Barron Miles.[48] General manager Danny Maciocia, who had not hired Jones originally and was navigating a new ownership structure, cited the need for an early-season change to allow time for turnaround, amid frustrations with the team's inconsistent performance and failure to build on prior successes.[48] Over his 2.5 seasons, Jones compiled an 18-18 regular-season record and a 0-2 playoff mark, credited with transforming the Alouettes' culture but ultimately unable to deliver deeper postseason results.[49]Head coaching record
Khari Jones served as head coach of the Montreal Alouettes from 2019 to 2022, compiling a regular-season record of 18–18–0 (.500) over three active seasons, with no division titles and a 0–2 postseason mark.[48]| Year | Team | Regular season | Win % | Finish | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Montreal Alouettes | 10–8–0 | .556 | 2nd East | Lost East Semi-Final (37–29 vs. Edmonton Eskimos)[42] |
| 2020 | Montreal Alouettes | – | – | Season Cancelled | – [45] |
| 2021 | Montreal Alouettes | 7–7–0 | .500 | 3rd East | Lost East Semi-Final (23–12 vs. Hamilton Tiger-Cats)[47] |
| 2022 | Montreal Alouettes | 1–3–0 | .250 | 4th East | Fired [48] |
Other professional activities
Involvement with LivingWorks
Khari Jones joined LivingWorks, a Calgary-based organization specializing in suicide prevention training, in 2006 as a digital co-trainer for the safeTALK suicide alertness course. In this role, he created and starred in training videos that demonstrate how to recognize and respond to individuals at risk of suicide, adding a layer of authenticity drawn from his personal experiences with mental health challenges among close friends and family.[5][50] These videos have been integral to safeTALK workshops delivered by over 8,000 trainers worldwide, reaching approximately 500,000 people globally and supporting suicide prevention efforts in diverse settings.[5] Jones's contributions extended beyond initial production, as the materials remained in active use for over a decade, helping participants build skills to initiate life-saving conversations.[51] In 2020, Jones was appointed an official ambassador for LivingWorks, reconnecting with the organization to promote programs like LivingWorks Start, which focuses on early intervention in mental health crises. His ambassadorship underscores a personal commitment to destigmatizing mental health discussions, particularly among men, by encouraging open dialogues and emphasizing that "anyone can help save a life."[51][50] Through his sustained involvement, Jones has amplified LivingWorks' global impact, fostering greater awareness and equipping communities with practical tools to prevent suicide, aligning with broader post-retirement efforts in advocacy and education.[51][5]Acting career
Khari Jones began exploring acting during his time at the University of California, Davis, where he enrolled in theatre classes as part of his studies while playing quarterback for the Aggies football team.[14][52] He met his future wife, Justine, in one of those theatre courses, and the couple appeared together in college plays, including a 1994 production that sparked their relationship.[53][52] Jones's professional acting career emerged as a secondary pursuit to his primary roles in professional football and coaching, featuring minor supporting parts in television movies, series episodes, and short films.[53][14] His credits often cast him in authoritative figures such as police officers, coaches, and managers, reflecting a pattern of brief but character-driven appearances that complemented his athletic background without demanding full-time commitment.[54][55] Jones's filmography includes the following acting credits:| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | She Smokes | Craig | Short film[56][54] |
| 2006 | I Dream of Murder | Police Officer | TV movie[57][54] |
| 2006 | Touch the Top of the World | Wrestling Coach | TV movie[54] |
| 2008 | Confessions of a Go-Go Girl | Yuppie Manager | TV movie[58][54] |
| 2008 | Snow 2: Brain Freeze | Policeman #1 | TV movie[59][54] |
| 2012 | Luv | Kid | Feature film[55] |
| 2018 | Six Degrees of Illumination | Kevin | Short film[60] |
| 2020 | Big Sky | Police Officer | TV series (guest)[61] |
| 2023 | School Spirits | Mark | TV series (guest)[55][61] |
| 2023 | Alert: Missing Persons Unit | Phil | TV series (guest)[55][61] |