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129
Games
73.5
Sacks
Rulon Jones is a former defensive end out of Utah State, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 42nd overall pick (round 2) in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played 129 regular-season games from 1980 to 1988. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Rulon Jones Career Stats
- 2× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 1980 draft class in sacks (73.5).
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks |
|---|---|
| 129 | 73.5 |
Career span: 1980–1988.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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