NFL Records
135
Games
3,626
Rush Yards
26
Rush TD
318
Receptions
2,641
Rec Yards
10
Rec TD
James Jones is a former fullback out of Florida, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 13th overall pick (round 1) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 135 regular-season games from 1983 to 1992.
Draft Details
James Jones Career Stats
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
- Ranks 6th in the 1983 draft class in rushing yards (3,626).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | 62 | 1 | 1 | 3,626 | 26 | 318 | 2,641 | 10 |
Career span: 1983–1992.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
Detroit Lions 1983 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 40 | Rich Strenger | OT | Michigan |
| 3 | 67 | Mike Cofer | DE | Tennessee |
| 4 | 94 | August Curley | LB | USC |
| 5 | 115 | Demetrious Johnson | DB | Missouri |
| 5 | 121 | Steve Mott | C | Alabama |
| 6 | 154 | Todd Brown | WR | Nebraska |
| 7 | 181 | Mike Black | P | Arizona State |
| 8 | 208 | Bill Stapleton | DB | Washington |
| 10 | 261 | Dave Laube | G | Penn State |
| 11 | 287 | Ben Tate | RB | North Carolina Central |
| 12 | 321 | Jim Lane | C | Idaho State |