Jason Ferguson was drafted No. 229 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #229
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 159
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5026th at Georgia
The pick
How Jason Ferguson came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 159
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5026th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3774% of career value
- Final season
- 200912 years after the draft
Around pick 229
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Ferguson.
Central State
Ole Miss
Central Michigan
Tulane
Georgia in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Ferguson in the 1997 NFL Draft
Jason Ferguson is a Defensive tackle out of Georgia selected No. 229 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft. 159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Jason Ferguson drafted?
Jason Ferguson was selected No. 229 overall by the New York Jets in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jason-ferguson.
What college did Jason Ferguson play for?
Jason Ferguson played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Jason Ferguson's NFL career turn out?
159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jason-ferguson.