Larry Jones was drafted No. 270 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Colorado State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #270
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Larry Jones came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 270
Who came off the board on either side of Larry Jones.
West Virginia
Oklahoma State
Colorado State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Colorado State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Larry Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry Jones in the 1981 NFL Draft
Larry Jones is a Running back out of Colorado State selected No. 270 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Colorado State has produced 47 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 Larry Jones drafted?
Larry Jones was selected No. 270 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/larry-jones.
What college did Larry Jones play for?
Larry Jones played college football at Colorado State in the Mountain West. See every Colorado State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-state-rams.
How did Larry Jones's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/larry-jones.