John Ionata was drafted No. 242 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Florida State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #242
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1986
The pick
How John Ionata came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- 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 1986 classAround pick 242
Who came off the board on either side of John Ionata.
Oregon
Iowa State
USC
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Florida State in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Ionata in the 1986 NFL Draft
John Ionata is a Guard out of Florida State selected No. 242 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Florida State has produced 227 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 John Ionata drafted?
John Ionata was selected No. 242 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-ionata.
What college did John Ionata play for?
John Ionata played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did John Ionata's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/john-ionata.