EJ #28

Elijah Jones

Cornerback · Boston College

The highest-drafted cornerback in Boston College history, whose promising start was delayed a full year by injury.

Elijah Jones arrived in Arizona as an accomplished, six-year college corner with a knack for takeaways at Boston College. An ankle injury wiped out his entire rookie season, forcing him to wait until 2025 to make his long-awaited NFL debut.

★ Third-round pick, 2024 NFL Draft (No. 90 overall)

★ First Team All-ACC, 2023

★ Led the ACC with 5 interceptions, 2023

★ Highest cornerback ever drafted out of Boston College

Path to the league

Jones spent six seasons at Boston College, totaling 156 tackles, seven interceptions and 36 pass breakups over his career. In his final year, 2023, he was a First Team All-ACC selection who led the ACC with five interceptions and 13 passes defended. The Arizona Cardinals drafted him in the third round (No. 90 overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft, making him the highest cornerback ever drafted out of Boston College.

Career highlights

Jones earned high marks from analysts for his coverage ability in college, posting an 86.6 defensive grade and an 89.8 coverage grade that ranked sixth nationally by Pro Football Focus in his final Boston College season. Those tools made him a coveted Day 2 pick despite entering the NFL already several years into his college career.

2025 season recap

After missing his entire rookie season on injured reserve with an ankle injury, Jones made his NFL debut in 2025, appearing in 10 games and recording three tackles and two passes defensed as he worked his way back into game shape.