Jimmy Herndon was drafted No. 146 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Houston. 54 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #146
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 54
- Career AV
- 637th at Houston
The pick
How Jimmy Herndon came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Career approximate value
- 637th among Houston picks
- Final season
- 20026 years after the draft
Around pick 146
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Herndon.
Colorado State
Eastern Washington
Georgia
North Carolina
Houston in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Herndon in the 1996 NFL Draft
Jimmy Herndon is a Offensive tackle out of Houston selected No. 146 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1996 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 Jimmy Herndon drafted?
Jimmy Herndon was selected No. 146 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jimmy-herndon.
What college did Jimmy Herndon play for?
Jimmy Herndon played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Jimmy Herndon's NFL career turn out?
54 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/jimmy-herndon.