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143
Games
417
Receptions
5,195
Rec Yards
33
Rec TD
Brent Jones is a former tight end out of Santa Clara University, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 135th overall pick (round 5) in the 1986 NFL Draft. He played 143 regular-season games from 1986 to 1997. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 5
Pick
135th overall
Team
Position
College
Brent Jones Career Stats
- 4× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 9 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1986 draft class in receiving yards (5,195).
Career Totals
| Games | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143 | 417 | 5,195 | 33 |
Career span: 1986–1997.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |  ATL |
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DT |  Oklahoma |
| 1 | 3 |  HOU |
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QB |  Purdue |
| 1 | 4 |  IND |
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DE |  Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  LA |
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MLB |  Michigan State |
| 1 | 6 |  NO |
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G | Virginia, Hawaii |
| 1 | 7 |  KC |
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OT |  West Virginia |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
 Leslie O'Neal |
DE |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 9 |  PIT |
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G |  Temple |
| 1 | 10 |  PHI |
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FB |  Ohio State |
| 7 | 1 | PHI |
 Charles Crawford |
RB | Oklahoma State |
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