Leon Jones
Career Summary
Arkansas State cornerback signed by Chicago.
Leon Jones played cornerback at Arkansas State before signing with the Chicago Bears following rookie minicamp in May 2024.
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High School
Played quarterback at North Forrest.
Jones attended North Forrest High School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. As a senior, he passed for 1,249 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed for 822 yards and nine touchdowns.
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College Career
Transferred from junior college to Arkansas State.
After two seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jones played three seasons at Arkansas State. He appeared in 32 games with 19 starts and recorded 63 tackles, one interception and 21 pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Signed after rookie minicamp.
The Bears signed Jones in May 2024 following a tryout at their rookie minicamp.
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