Felix Jones was drafted No. 22 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 22 · #22 overall
Felix Jones Arkansas Draft
Felix Jones was drafted No. 22 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2722nd at Arkansas
The pick
How Felix Jones came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 207 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 32 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2722nd among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2696% of career value
- Final season
- 20135 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Felix Jones.
Kansas · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
USC
Illinois College
East Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Arkansas in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Arkansas · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#20
Gary Anderson
RB · LAC · 1983
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
#126
Bobby Joe Edmonds
RB · SEA · 1986
Arkansas · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#4
Darren McFadden
RB · LV
Arkansas
#171
Alex Collins
RB · SEA · 2016
Arkansas
#96
Knile Davis
RB · KC · 2013
Arkansas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Felix Jones in the 2008 NFL Draft
Felix Jones is a Running back out of Arkansas selected No. 22 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 27 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 Felix Jones drafted?
Felix Jones was selected No. 22 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/felix-jones.
What college did Felix Jones play for?
Felix 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 Felix Jones's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/felix-jones.