Jake Plummer was drafted No. 42 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 143 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 775th at Arizona State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jake Plummer came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 775th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3748% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Jake Plummer.
Clemson
Texas Tech
Washington · 4× Pro Bowl
Louisville · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Arizona State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jake Plummer in the 1997 NFL Draft
Jake Plummer is a Quarterback out of Arizona State selected No. 42 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 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 Jake Plummer drafted?
Jake Plummer was selected No. 42 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jake-plummer.
What college did Jake Plummer play for?
Jake Plummer played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Jake Plummer's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 77 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jake-plummer.