Ben Jones was drafted No. 99 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 172 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 4 · #99 overall
Ben Jones Georgia Draft
Ben Jones was drafted No. 99 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 172 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #99
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 172
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 5821st at Georgia
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ben Jones came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 303 lbs
- Hometown
- Centreville, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 101 prospect70.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
172 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 172
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 5821st among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1628% of career value
- Final season
- 202210 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 99
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Jones.
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Delaware
Arizona State
Georgia in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Jones in the 2012 NFL Draft
Ben Jones is a Center out of Georgia selected No. 99 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft. 172 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Ben Jones drafted?
Ben Jones was selected No. 99 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/ben-jones.
What college did Ben Jones play for?
Ben Jones played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Ben Jones's NFL career turn out?
172 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/ben-jones.