Jon Hesse was drafted No. 221 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #221
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How Jon Hesse came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 19981 years after the draft
Around pick 221
Who came off the board on either side of Jon Hesse.
Valdosta State
Fresno State
Texas
Nebraska in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jon Hesse in the 1997 NFL Draft
Jon Hesse is a Linebacker out of Nebraska selected No. 221 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1997 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Nebraska has produced 203 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 Jon Hesse drafted?
Jon Hesse was selected No. 221 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jon-hesse.
What college did Jon Hesse play for?
Jon Hesse played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Jon Hesse's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jon-hesse.