Jeff Cross was drafted No. 239 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #239
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 506th at Missouri
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jeff Cross came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 506th among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 50100% of career value
- Final season
- 19957 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 239
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Cross.
Florida State
Tennessee
Central Oklahoma
TCU
Missouri in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Cross in the 1988 NFL Draft
Jeff Cross is a Defensive end out of Missouri selected No. 239 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 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 Jeff Cross drafted?
Jeff Cross was selected No. 239 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jeff-cross.
What college did Jeff Cross play for?
Jeff Cross played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did Jeff Cross's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jeff-cross.