The Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-signed a 2014 draft pick they hope will strengthen the Canadian presence in their defensive backfield. On Tuesday, the club agreed to terms with non-import defensive back Derek Jones, giving the 22-year-old Edmonton native a contract extension.

The Bombers selected Jones 29th overall in the fourth round of the 2014 CFL Entry Draft.

“He’s a guy we feel is maybe underrated at this point, but after only one season in our league, we wanted to make sure he remained a Blue Bomber moving forward,”said Bombers General Manager Kyle Walters.

“This is a player who will just continue to get better and that’s what we look forward to watching.”

Jones appeared in all 18 games of his rookie season with the Bombers, contributing on special teams and occasionally filling in on defence. A product of Simon Fraser University, Jones registered six tackles and six special teams tackles.

As per team policy, details of the new contract were not disclosed.