Damon Jones was drafted No. 147 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Southern Illinois. 50 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #147
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 50
- Career AV
- 57th at Southern Illinois
The pick
How Damon Jones came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Career approximate value
- 57th among Southern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 20014 years after the draft
Around pick 147
Who came off the board on either side of Damon Jones.
Tennessee
Portland State
Miami
Oklahoma
Other TE picks from Southern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Damon Jones in the 1997 NFL Draft
Damon Jones is a Tight end out of Southern Illinois selected No. 147 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1997 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Southern Illinois has produced 12 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 Damon Jones drafted?
Damon Jones was selected No. 147 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/damon-jones.
What college did Damon Jones play for?
Damon Jones played college football at Southern Illinois in the MVFC. See every Southern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-illinois-salukis.
How did Damon Jones's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/damon-jones.