Jon Hand was drafted No. 4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4436th at Alabama
The pick
How Jon Hand came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4436th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 44100% of career value
- Final season
- 19948 years after the draft
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Jon Hand.
Oklahoma
Purdue · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
Virginia
Alabama in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jon Hand in the 1986 NFL Draft
Jon Hand is a Defensive end out of Alabama selected No. 4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1986 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Jon Hand drafted?
Jon Hand was selected No. 4 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jon-hand.
What college did Jon Hand play for?
Jon Hand played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Jon Hand's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/jon-hand.