Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Benito Jones was born November 27, 1997, in Waynesboro, Mississippi. He is a defensive tackle in the NFL. 

After playing four years at Ole Miss, Jones was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 25, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5 and was signed to the practice squad two days later. He was elevated to the active roster on October 17, October 31, November 13, November 18, and November 24 for the team's weeks 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12 games against the New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos, and Jets, and reverted to the practice squad following each game without having to clear waivers. He was signed to the active roster on December 2, 2020. He played 6 games during his rookie year of 2020, making one tackle.

Jones was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on August 31, 2022.