Marcus Jones was drafted No. 22 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 85
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2249th at North Carolina
The pick
How Marcus Jones came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 85
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2249th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20015 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Marcus Jones.
Baylor
Boston College
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State · 3× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#14
Robert Quinn
DE · LAR · 2011
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Greg Ellis
DE · DAL · 1998
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#19
Vonnie Holliday
DE · GB · 1998
North Carolina
#18
Donnell Thompson
DE · IND · 1981
North Carolina
#225
Reuben Davis
DE · TB · 1988
North Carolina
Other players named Marcus Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Houston · 1× All-Pro
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcus Jones in the 1996 NFL Draft
Marcus Jones is a Defensive end out of North Carolina selected No. 22 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Marcus Jones drafted?
Marcus Jones was selected No. 22 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/marcus-jones.
What college did Marcus Jones play for?
Marcus Jones played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Marcus Jones's NFL career turn out?
85 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/marcus-jones.