James Jones was drafted No. 57 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Northern Iowa. 160 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #57
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 160
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 563rd at Northern Iowa
The pick
How James Jones came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Northern Iowa
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
160 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value
- Games played
- 160
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 563rd among Northern Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2341% of career value
- Final season
- 20009 years after the draft
Around pick 57
Who came off the board on either side of James Jones.
Colorado College
South Carolina
UTEP
Southern · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Other players named James Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
San José State
Florida
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Jones in the 1991 NFL Draft
James Jones is a Defensive tackle out of Northern Iowa selected No. 57 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 NFL Draft. 160 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Northern Iowa has produced 18 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 James Jones drafted?
James Jones was selected No. 57 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/james-jones.
What college did James Jones play for?
James Jones played college football at Northern Iowa in the MVFC. See every Northern Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-iowa-panthers.
How did James Jones's NFL career turn out?
160 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/james-jones.