Jones has been a standout performer for club, country and the British and Irish Lions, although he missed Scotland's autumn internationals through injury.
Jones grabbed a hat-trick in the Six Nations opener against Italy and a further score in the 16-15 loss to England.
Jones' form earned him selection for the tour of Australia, where he was one of 11 Lions players to start all three Tests, scoring in the second match as Andy Farrell's side secured series victory.
World Rugby team of the year: Ox Nche (South Africa), Malcolm Marx (South Africa), Thomas du Toit (South Africa), Maro Itoje (England), Tadhg Beirne (Ireland), Pieter-Steph du Toit (South Africa), Tom Curry (England), Harry Wilson (Australia), Cam Roigard (New Zealand), Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (South Africa), Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France), Len Ikitau (Australia), Huw Jones (Scotland), Cheslin Kolbe (South Africa), Will Jordan (New Zealand).