Kevin Jones was drafted No. 30 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
Kevin Jones Virginia Tech Draft
Kevin Jones was drafted No. 30 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2720th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Kevin Jones came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 224 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2720th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2696% of career value
- Final season
- 20084 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Jones.
Ohio State
Oklahoma State
Georgia
Virginia Tech in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Jones in the 2004 NFL Draft
Kevin Jones is a Running back out of Virginia Tech selected No. 30 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Kevin Jones drafted?
Kevin Jones was selected No. 30 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/kevin-jones.
What college did Kevin Jones play for?
Kevin Jones played college football at Virginia Tech in the Big East. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Kevin Jones's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/kevin-jones.