Nelson Jones was drafted No. 115 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of NC State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #115
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1987
The pick
How Nelson Jones came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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NC State
ACC 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 1987 classAround pick 115
Who came off the board on either side of Nelson Jones.
Arizona State
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Northern Arizona
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NC State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nelson Jones in the 1987 NFL Draft
Nelson Jones is a Defensive back out of NC State selected No. 115 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1987 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. NC State has produced 117 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 Nelson Jones drafted?
Nelson Jones was selected No. 115 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/nelson-jones.
What college did Nelson Jones play for?
Nelson Jones played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Nelson Jones's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/nelson-jones.