Jason Gildon: Pick #88 in the 1994 NFL Draft

Jason Gildon is a former linebacker out of Oklahoma State, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 88th overall pick (round 3) in the 1994 NFL Draft. He played 167 regular-season games from 1994 to 2004. From 1999 on, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1994

Round

Round 3

Pick

88th overall

Team

Pittsburgh Steelers

Position

LB

College

Oklahoma State

Jason Gildon Career Stats

3× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 1994 draft class in sacks (80).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
167	389	80	2

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	PIT	15	36	15	6	8.5	8	0	1	1
2000	PIT	16	44	19	15	13.5	11	0	5	4
2001	PIT	16	38	13	14	12	10	1	8	3
2002	PIT	16	32	22	7	9	7	0	4	3
2003	PIT	16	31	19	0	6	0	1	6	1
2004	JAX	7	10	1	0	3	0	0	0	0
Since 1999		86	191	89	42	52	36	2	24	12

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

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