NFL Records
62
Games
331
Rush Yards
42
Receptions
312
Rec Yards
James Jones is a former running back out of Mississippi State, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 80th overall pick (round 3) in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played 62 regular-season games from 1980 to 1985.
Draft Details
James Jones Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 331 | 1 | 42 | 312 | 1 |
Career span: 1980–1985.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
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Dallas Cowboys 1980 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 78 | Bill Roe | LB | Colorado |
| 4 | 105 | Kurt Petersen | G | Missouri |
| 5 | 133 | Gary Hogeboom | QB | Central Michigan |
| 6 | 162 | Timmy Newsome | FB | Winston Salem State University |
| 7 | 189 | Lester Brown | RB | Clemson |
| 8 | 216 | Larry Savage | LB | Michigan State |
| 9 | 246 | Jackie Flowers | WR | Florida State |
| 10 | 273 | Matthew Teague | DE | Prairie View A&M |
| 11 | 300 | Gary Padjen | LB | Arizona State |
| 12 | 330 | Norm Wells | DT | Northwestern |