Jon Melander was drafted No. 113 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 54 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #113
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 54
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1618th at Minnesota
The pick
How Jon Melander came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1618th among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16% of career value
- Final season
- 19944 years after the draft
Around pick 113
Who came off the board on either side of Jon Melander.
Ohio State
Washington State
Indiana
Stephen F. Austin · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Minnesota in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jon Melander in the 1990 NFL Draft
Jon Melander is a Guard out of Minnesota selected No. 113 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Jon Melander drafted?
Jon Melander was selected No. 113 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/jon-melander.
What college did Jon Melander play for?
Jon Melander played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Jon Melander's NFL career turn out?
54 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/jon-melander.