Earl Jones was drafted No. 63 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Norfolk State. 57 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #63
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 57
- Career AV
- 62nd at Norfolk State
The pick
How Earl Jones came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Norfolk State
MEAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
57 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 57
- Career approximate value
- 62nd among Norfolk State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19833 years after the draft
Around pick 63
Who came off the board on either side of Earl Jones.
Wake Forest
Indiana
USC
Ole Miss
Norfolk State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Norfolk State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Earl Jones in the 1980 NFL Draft
Earl Jones is a Defensive back out of Norfolk State selected No. 63 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft. 57 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Norfolk State has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Earl Jones drafted?
Earl Jones was selected No. 63 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/earl-jones.
What college did Earl Jones play for?
Earl Jones played college football at Norfolk State in the MEAC. See every Norfolk State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/norfolk-state-spartans.
How did Earl Jones's NFL career turn out?
57 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/earl-jones.