Robert Jones was drafted No. 24 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft out of East Carolina. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 537th at East Carolina
The pick
How Robert Jones came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 537th among East Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1936% of career value
- Final season
- 20019 years after the draft
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Jones.
Ohio State
Tennessee
UCLA
South Carolina State · 3× Pro Bowl
East Carolina in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from East Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Jones in the 1992 NFL Draft
Robert Jones is a Linebacker out of East Carolina selected No. 24 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value East Carolina has produced 55 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 Robert Jones drafted?
Robert Jones was selected No. 24 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/robert-jones.
What college did Robert Jones play for?
Robert Jones played college football at East Carolina in the American. See every East Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/east-carolina-pirates.
How did Robert Jones's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/robert-jones.