Rod Jones was drafted No. 219 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #219
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1710th at Kansas
The pick
How Rod Jones came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1710th among Kansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1694% of career value
- Final season
- 20015 years after the draft
Around pick 219
Who came off the board on either side of Rod Jones.
Southern
Penn State
Tulsa
Kentucky
Kansas in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Rod Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Washington
SMU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rod Jones in the 1996 NFL Draft
Rod Jones is a Offensive tackle out of Kansas selected No. 219 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1996 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Kansas has produced 59 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 Rod Jones drafted?
Rod Jones was selected No. 219 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/rod-jones.
What college did Rod Jones play for?
Rod Jones played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Rod Jones's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/rod-jones.