Jessie Small was drafted No. 49 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky. 53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #49
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 127th at Eastern Kentucky
The pick
How Jessie Small came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 127th among Eastern Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 19923 years after the draft
Around pick 49
Who came off the board on either side of Jessie Small.
Maryland
Auburn
Oregon
Texas Tech
Eastern Kentucky in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Eastern Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jessie Small in the 1989 NFL Draft
Jessie Small is a Linebacker out of Eastern Kentucky selected No. 49 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1989 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 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 Jessie Small drafted?
Jessie Small was selected No. 49 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jessie-small.
What college did Jessie Small play for?
Jessie Small 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 Jessie Small's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jessie-small.