Dhani Jones

New York Giants 177th pick

MLB ·

Michigan · 2000–2010

157

Games

632

Solo Tackles

9.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Dhani Jones is a former middle linebacker out of Michigan, selected by the New York Giants with the 177th overall pick (round 6) in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 157 regular-season games from 2001 to 2010, with the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals.

Draft Details

Year

2000

Round

Round 6

Pick

177th overall

Team

New York Giants

Position

MLB

College

Michigan

Dhani Jones Career Stats

Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 2000 draft class in solo tackles (632).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2001	NYG	12	16	7	0	0	0	1	1	0
2002	NYG	15	41	22	6	0	0	1	4	0
2003	NYG	16	67	27	0	3	0	0	4	1
2004	PHI	16	45	22	0	0	0	1	5	0
2005	PHI	16	52	14	0	0	0	1	7	0
2006	PHI	16	44	21	0	0.5	2	0	6	0
2007	CIN	14	53	31	0	1	1	0	3	2
2008	CIN	16	62	41	0	0	3	1	8	1
2009	CIN	16	66	36	0	3.5	6	0	4	1
2010	CIN	16	71	39	0	1	1	0	2	1
Career		153	517	260	6	9	13	5	44	6

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

240 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.68s

Bench Press

29 reps

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