Ronald Jones II was drafted No. 38 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of USC. 61 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 6 · #38 overall
Ronald Jones II USC Draft
Ronald Jones II was drafted No. 38 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of USC. 61 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 61
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1891st at USC
The pick
How Ronald Jones II came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
USC
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 205 lbs
- Hometown
- McKinney, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 56 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
61 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 61
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1891st among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1794% of career value
- Final season
- 20224 years after the draft
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Ronald Jones II.
South Carolina State · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Iowa
SMU · 2× Pro Bowl
USC in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ronald Jones II in the 2018 NFL Draft
Ronald Jones II is a Running back out of USC selected No. 38 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Ronald Jones II drafted?
Ronald Jones II was selected No. 38 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/ronald-jones-ii.
What college did Ronald Jones II play for?
Ronald Jones II played college football at USC in the Pac-12. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Ronald Jones II's NFL career turn out?
61 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/ronald-jones-ii.