Keith Jones was drafted No. 62 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 50 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1048th at Illinois College
The pick
How Keith Jones came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1048th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 19923 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of Keith Jones.
NC State
Arizona
Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Other RB picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Rashard Mendenhall
RB · PIT · 2008
Illinois College
#163
Chase Brown
RB · CIN · 2023
Illinois College
#37
Robert Holcombe
RB · LAR · 1998
Illinois College
#236
Howard Griffith
RB · IND · 1991
Illinois College
#57
Mikel Leshoure
RB · DET · 2011
Illinois College
#76
Ke'Shawn Vaughn
RB · TB · 2020
Illinois College
Other players named Keith Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Nebraska
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith Jones in the 1989 NFL Draft
Keith Jones is a Running back out of Illinois College selected No. 62 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Keith Jones drafted?
Keith Jones was selected No. 62 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/keith-jones.
What college did Keith Jones play for?
Keith Jones played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Keith Jones's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/keith-jones.