James Jones was drafted No. 13 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Florida. 135 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #13
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 135
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4232nd at Florida
The pick
How James Jones came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
135 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 135
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4232nd among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3993% of career value
- Final season
- 19929 years after the draft
Around pick 13
Who came off the board on either side of James Jones.
Pittsburgh
Notre Dame
Miami · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Illinois College
Florida in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other FB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named James Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
San José State
Northern Iowa
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Jones in the 1983 NFL Draft
James Jones is a Fullback out of Florida selected No. 13 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft. 135 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 James Jones drafted?
James Jones was selected No. 13 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/james-jones.
What college did James Jones play for?
James Jones played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did James Jones's NFL career turn out?
135 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/james-jones.