Thomas Jones was drafted No. 7 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 180 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #7
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 180
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 629th at Virginia
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Thomas Jones came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
180 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 180
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 629th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 711% of career value
- Final season
- 201111 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 7
Who came off the board on either side of Thomas Jones.
Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
New Mexico · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Virginia in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Thomas Jones in the 2000 NFL Draft
Thomas Jones is a Running back out of Virginia selected No. 7 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 NFL Draft. 180 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Thomas Jones drafted?
Thomas Jones was selected No. 7 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/thomas-jones.
What college did Thomas Jones play for?
Thomas Jones played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Thomas Jones's NFL career turn out?
180 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/thomas-jones.