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2004 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 4 · #205 overall

Nate Jones Rutgers Draft

Nate Jones was drafted No. 205 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 106 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Overall pick
#205
Round
7
Draft class
2004
NFL games
106
Career AV
918th at Rutgers

The pick

How Nate Jones came off the board in 2004.

Drafted by

Dallas Cowboys

Rd 7, Pick 4 · #205 overall · NFC East

Full 2004 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Rutgers Big East at the draft
Measurables
5'10" · 187 lbs
Pre-draft board
20.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

106 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Games played
106
Career approximate value
918th among Rutgers picks
AV with the drafting club
222% of career value
Final season
20117 years after the draft

Around pick 205

Who came off the board on either side of Nate Jones.

#203 Drew Strojny T · NYG Duke #204 Ryon Bingham DT · LAC Nebraska #206 Mark Jones WR · TB Tennessee #207 Dylan McFarland T · BUF Montana

Rutgers in the 2004 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#210 Raheem Orr LB · HOU Rutgers

Other DB picks from Rutgers

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#27 Devin McCourty DB · NE · 2010 Rutgers · 2× Pro Bowl #203 Jason McCourty DB · TEN · 2009 Rutgers #83 Logan Ryan DB · NE · 2013 Rutgers #91 Duron Harmon DB · NE · 2013 Rutgers #252 Marcus Cooper DB · SF · 2013 Rutgers #245 Courtney Greene DB · SEA · 2009 Rutgers

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Nate Jones in the 2004 NFL Draft

Nate Jones is a Defensive back out of Rutgers selected No. 205 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2004 NFL Draft. 106 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Nate Jones drafted?

Nate Jones was selected No. 205 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/nate-jones.

What college did Nate Jones play for?

Nate Jones played college football at Rutgers in the Big East. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.

How did Nate Jones's NFL career turn out?

106 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/nate-jones.