Mike Jones was drafted No. 32 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft out of NC State. 135 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #32
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 135
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3622nd at NC State
The pick
How Mike Jones came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
135 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 135
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3622nd among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 719% of career value
- Final season
- 19998 years after the draft
Around pick 32
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Jones.
Florida State
UCLA
Louisville
NC State in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Mario Williams
DE · HOU · 2006
NC State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#5
Bradley Chubb
DE · DEN · 2018
NC State · 2× Pro Bowl
#22
Manny Lawson
DE · SF · 2006
NC State
#213
Willie Young
DE · DET · 2010
NC State
#89
Mark Thomas
DE · SF · 1992
NC State
#229
James Smith-Williams
DE · WAS · 2020
NC State
Other players named Mike Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Texas A&M
Tulane
North Carolina A&T
Tennessee State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Jones in the 1991 NFL Draft
Mike Jones is a Defensive end out of NC State selected No. 32 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft. 135 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Mike Jones drafted?
Mike Jones was selected No. 32 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/mike-jones.
What college did Mike Jones play for?
Mike Jones played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Mike Jones's NFL career turn out?
135 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/mike-jones.