Derrick Jones

TRANSACTIONS
Originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to training camp.

Released by the Steelers and was signed to the Falcons practice squad on Oct. 16, 2007.

Waived from the Falcons practice squad on Nov. 6, 2007.

Signed back to the Falcons practice squad on Nov. 20, 2007.

Signed to the Falcons active roster on Dec. 26, 2007.

COLLEGE
Named first-team All-GLIAC and second-team Daktronics All-Northwest Region at Grandy Valley State.

Tallied 61 total tackles during his senior season and recorded a team-high 17.5 tackles for loss.

Led the team in quarterback sacks in his senior campaign.

Earned first his varsity letter during his junior season after totaling nine tackles and two sacks.

Attended Victor Valley College and was a first-team All-Foothills Conference selection from 2002-2003.

PERSONAL
Attended Silver Valley High School and lettered in football and track and field.

Was named All-C.I.F. and All-Desert Mountain League honors as a senior.

Majored in Movement Science.