James Jones

Cleveland Browns 57th pick

DT · Northern Iowa · 2007–2015

160

Games

Rush TD

Receptions

Rec TD

Sacks

Interceptions

James Jones is a former defensive tackle out of Northern Iowa, selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 57th overall pick (round 3) in the 1991 NFL Draft. He played 160 regular-season games from 1991 to 2000. From 1999 on, he played for the Detroit Lions.

Draft Details

Year

1991

Round

Round 3

Pick

57th overall

Team

Cleveland Browns

Position

College

Northern Iowa

James Jones Career Stats

Primary starter for 9 seasons.
Ranks 8th in the 1991 draft class in sacks (37).

Career Totals

Games	Rush Yds	Rush TD	Rec	Rec Yds	Rec TD	Sacks	Def INT
160	2	1	3	4	2	37	1

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	PD	FF
1999	DET	14	25	16	5	7	6	2	4
2000	DET	14	24	11	8	3	3	0	2
Since 1999		28	49	27	13	10	9	2	6

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

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

207 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.54s

Bench Press

22 reps

Vertical Jump

34"

Broad Jump

119"

3-Cone Drill

7.06s

Shuttle

4.20s

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