Melvin Jones was drafted No. 187 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Houston. 11 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #187
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 11
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 637th at Houston
The pick
How Melvin Jones came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
11 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 11
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 637th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19811 years after the draft
Around pick 187
Who came off the board on either side of Melvin Jones.
California
San Diego State
Clemson
Houston in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Melvin Jones in the 1980 NFL Draft
Melvin Jones is a Guard out of Houston selected No. 187 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 Melvin Jones drafted?
Melvin Jones was selected No. 187 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/melvin-jones.
What college did Melvin Jones play for?
Melvin Jones played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Melvin Jones's NFL career turn out?
11 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/melvin-jones.