Aaron Jones was drafted No. 18 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky. 112 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 186th at Eastern Kentucky
The pick
How Aaron Jones came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 186th among Eastern Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1372% of career value
- Final season
- 19968 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Aaron Jones.
Ohio State
Northwestern State · 1× Pro Bowl
Arizona State · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
Eastern Kentucky in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Eastern Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Aaron Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
UTEP · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aaron Jones in the 1988 NFL Draft
Aaron Jones is a Defensive end out of Eastern Kentucky selected No. 18 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Eastern Kentucky has produced 23 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Aaron Jones drafted?
Aaron Jones was selected No. 18 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/aaron-jones.
What college did Aaron Jones play for?
Aaron Jones played college football at Eastern Kentucky in the United Athletic Conference. See every Eastern Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-kentucky-colonels.
How did Aaron Jones's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/aaron-jones.