Ernie Jones was drafted No. 179 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Indiana. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #179
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2613th at Indiana
The pick
How Ernie Jones came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Indiana
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2613th among Indiana picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 26100% of career value
- Final season
- 19935 years after the draft
Around pick 179
Who came off the board on either side of Ernie Jones.
Memphis
Oregon State
Florida
Illinois College
Indiana in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Indiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ernie Jones in the 1988 NFL Draft
Ernie Jones is a Wide receiver out of Indiana selected No. 179 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Indiana has produced 71 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 Ernie Jones drafted?
Ernie Jones was selected No. 179 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/ernie-jones.
What college did Ernie Jones play for?
Ernie Jones played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.
How did Ernie Jones's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/ernie-jones.