Chris Jones was drafted No. 169 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Clemson. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1999
The pick
How Chris Jones came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1999 classAround pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Jones.
Texas Tech
Arizona
Tennessee
Michigan
Clemson in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#125
Ed McDaniel
LB · MIN · 1992
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#98
LeRoy Hill
LB · SEA · 2005
Clemson
#15
Anthony Simmons
LB · SEA · 1998
Clemson
#15
Wayne Simmons
LB · GB · 1993
Clemson
Other players named Chris Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Jones in the 1999 NFL Draft
Chris Jones is a Linebacker out of Clemson selected No. 169 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1999 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Clemson has produced 199 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 Chris Jones drafted?
Chris Jones was selected No. 169 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/chris-jones.
What college did Chris Jones play for?
Chris Jones played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Chris Jones's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/chris-jones.