Jason Layman was drafted No. 48 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value

1996 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #48 overall

Jason Layman Tennessee Draft

Jason Layman was drafted No. 48 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value

Overall pick
#48
Round
2
Draft class
1996
NFL games
61
Years as starter
1
Career AV
1190th at Tennessee

The pick

How Jason Layman came off the board in 1996.

Drafted by

Houston Oilers

Rd 2 · #48 overall · AFC South

Full 1996 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Guard G
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value

Games played
61
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
1190th among Tennessee picks
AV with the drafting club
11100% of career value
Final season
19993 years after the draft

Around pick 48

Who came off the board on either side of Jason Layman.

Tennessee in the 1996 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other G picks from Tennessee

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jason Layman in the 1996 NFL Draft

Jason Layman is a Guard out of Tennessee selected No. 48 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Jason Layman drafted?

Jason Layman was selected No. 48 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jason-layman.

What college did Jason Layman play for?

Jason Layman played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.

How did Jason Layman's NFL career turn out?

61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jason-layman.