Walter Jones was drafted No. 6 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 180 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 180
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 983rd at Florida State
- Pro Bowls
- 9
- All-Pro
- 4
The pick
How Walter Jones came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
180 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Games played
- 180
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 983rd among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 98100% of career value
- Final season
- 200811 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Walter Jones.
Texas
Florida
Virginia · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Walter Jones in the 1997 NFL Draft
Walter Jones is a Offensive tackle out of Florida State selected No. 6 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft. 180 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 Walter Jones drafted?
Walter Jones was selected No. 6 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/walter-jones.
What college did Walter Jones play for?
Walter Jones played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Walter Jones's NFL career turn out?
180 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/walter-jones.