Dhani Jones was drafted No. 177 overall by the New York Giants in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 157 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 157
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5417th at Michigan
The pick
How Dhani Jones came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
157 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 157
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5417th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1426% of career value
- Final season
- 201010 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of Dhani Jones.
Marshall
Washington
Utah
NC State
Michigan in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dhani Jones in the 2000 NFL Draft
Dhani Jones is a Linebacker out of Michigan selected No. 177 overall by the New York Giants in the 2000 NFL Draft. 157 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Dhani Jones drafted?
Dhani Jones was selected No. 177 overall by the New York Giants in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/dhani-jones.
What college did Dhani Jones play for?
Dhani Jones played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Dhani Jones's NFL career turn out?
157 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/dhani-jones.