Deion Jones

Atlanta Falcons 52nd pick

LB ·

LSU · 2016–2025

128

Games

492

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Deion Jones is a former linebacker out of LSU, selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 52nd overall pick (round 2) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played 128 regular-season games from 2016 to 2025, with the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2016

Round

Round 2

Pick

52nd overall

Team

Atlanta Falcons

Position

College

LSU

Deion Jones Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 5 seasons.
Ranks 4th in the 2016 draft class in solo tackles (492).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2016	ATL	15	70	33	2	0	2	3	11	1
2017	ATL	16	85	47	9	1	0	3	10	0
2018	ATL	6	32	19	1	1	0	2	6	1
2019	ATL	16	59	42	7	0	4	1	5	0
2020	ATL	16	67	33	6	4.5	10	2	6	1
2021	ATL	16	73	50	7	2	4	0	6	1
2022	CLE	10	20	19	3	2.5	3	1	3	1
2023	CAR	12	17	13	3	1	1	1	6	0
2024	TB	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2025	TB	13	15	13	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		121	439	269	38	12	24	13	53	5

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

222 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.59s

Vertical Jump

33"

Broad Jump

120"

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