Merlon Jones was drafted No. 226 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Florida A&M. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1986
The pick
How Merlon Jones came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Florida A&M
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 226
Who came off the board on either side of Merlon Jones.
Minnesota
Illinois College
Hawai'i
Syracuse
Other LB picks from Florida A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Merlon Jones in the 1986 NFL Draft
Merlon Jones is a Linebacker out of Florida A&M selected No. 226 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Florida A&M has produced 21 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 Merlon Jones drafted?
Merlon Jones was selected No. 226 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/merlon-jones.
What college did Merlon Jones play for?
Merlon Jones played college football at Florida A&M in the SWAC. See every Florida A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-a-m-rattlers.
How did Merlon Jones's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/merlon-jones.