Matt Jones was drafted No. 21 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 54
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2227th at Arkansas
The pick
How Matt Jones came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 242 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 75 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2227th among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20083 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Jones.
Florida State
LSU
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Arkansas in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Matt Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Florida
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Jones in the 2005 NFL Draft
Matt Jones is a Wide receiver out of Arkansas selected No. 21 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2005 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 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 Matt Jones drafted?
Matt Jones was selected No. 21 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/matt-jones.
What college did Matt Jones play for?
Matt Jones played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Matt Jones's NFL career turn out?
54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/matt-jones.