Grady Jackson was drafted No. 193 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Knoxville. 185 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #193
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 185
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 491st at Knoxville
The pick
How Grady Jackson came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
- Knoxville
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
185 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 185
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 491st among Knoxville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1735% of career value
- Final season
- 200912 years after the draft
Around pick 193
Who came off the board on either side of Grady Jackson.
Houston
Miami
Virginia Tech
Kansas
Knoxville in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Grady Jackson in the 1997 NFL Draft
Grady Jackson is a Defensive tackle out of Knoxville selected No. 193 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft. 185 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Knoxville has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1997.
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 Grady Jackson drafted?
Grady Jackson was selected No. 193 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/grady-jackson.
What college did Grady Jackson play for?
Grady Jackson played college football at Knoxville. See every Knoxville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/knoxville-bulldogs.
How did Grady Jackson's NFL career turn out?
185 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/grady-jackson.