Brent Jones was drafted No. 135 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Santa Clara. 143 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #135
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 501st at Santa Clara
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Brent Jones came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
- Santa Clara
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 501st among Santa Clara picks
- Final season
- 199711 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 135
Who came off the board on either side of Brent Jones.
USC
Arkansas
Sacramento State
Santa Clara in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brent Jones in the 1986 NFL Draft
Brent Jones is a Tight end out of Santa Clara selected No. 135 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Santa Clara has produced 5 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 Brent Jones drafted?
Brent Jones was selected No. 135 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/brent-jones.
What college did Brent Jones play for?
Brent Jones played college football at Santa Clara. See every Santa Clara draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/santa-clara-broncos.
How did Brent Jones's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/brent-jones.