Jeff Herrod was drafted No. 243 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #243
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 153
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4610th at Ole Miss
The pick
How Jeff Herrod came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 153
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4610th among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 46100% of career value
- Final season
- 199810 years after the draft
Around pick 243
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Herrod.
TCU
Jackson State
Eastern Kentucky
LSU
Ole Miss in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Ole Miss
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Willis
LB · SF · 2007
Ole Miss · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#219
Nate Wayne
LB · DEN · 1998
Ole Miss
#200
Charlie Anderson
LB · HOU · 2004
Ole Miss
#225
Mark Robinson
LB · PIT · 2022
Ole Miss
#131
DeWayne Dotson
LB · DAL · 1994
Ole Miss
#219
Chance Campbell
LB · TEN · 2022
Ole Miss
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Herrod in the 1988 NFL Draft
Jeff Herrod is a Linebacker out of Ole Miss selected No. 243 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Herrod drafted?
Jeff Herrod was selected No. 243 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jeff-herrod.
What college did Jeff Herrod play for?
Jeff Herrod played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Jeff Herrod's NFL career turn out?
153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jeff-herrod.