Dale Jones was drafted No. 262 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #262
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 3
- Career AV
- 2136th at Tennessee
The pick
How Dale Jones came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2136th among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 262
Who came off the board on either side of Dale Jones.
Oregon State
Idaho State
North Carolina Central
Illinois College
Tennessee in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dale Jones in the 1987 NFL Draft
Dale Jones is a Linebacker out of Tennessee selected No. 262 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Dale Jones drafted?
Dale Jones was selected No. 262 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/dale-jones.
What college did Dale Jones play for?
Dale Jones played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Dale Jones's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/dale-jones.