Jon Hand

Jon Thomas Hand (born November 13, 1963 in Sylacauga, Alabama) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1st round (4th overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft. A 6' 6", 280 lb (130 kg). defensive end from the University of Alabama, Hand played in nine NFL seasons, all with the Colts. During his playing days in Indianapolis, he started 110 of 121 career games. Was named to Pro Football Weekly's All-Rookie Team and led the team in sacks three times in 1988, 1989, and 1991. In 1989 Jon was 7th in the AFC in sacks with 10 and in 1988 he led his team with 5 sacks.

In 1985 at Alabama, Hand had 77 tackles, 7 tackles for losses, 4 broken up passes, 1 sack, 1 interception, a blocked field goal and caused 3 fumbles. He was named to the The Sporting News' 1985 College Football All-America Team.

1986 NFL Draft First Round Selections
  • Bo Jackson
  • Tony Casillas
  • Jim Everett
  • Jon Hand
  • Anthony Bell
  • Jim Dombrowski
  • Brian Jozwiak
  • Leslie O'Neal
  • John Rienstra
  • Keith Byars
  • Joe Kelly
  • Chuck Long
  • James Fitzpatrick
  • Gerald Robinson
  • John L. Williams
  • Ronnie Harmon
  • Tim Green
  • Mike Sherrard
  • Eric Dorsey
  • Will Wolford
  • Tim McGee
  • Mike Haight
  • Mike Schad
  • Bob Buczkowski
  • Rod Jones
  • Reggie Dupard
  • Neal Anderson
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Indianapolis Colts 1986 NFL Draft selections
  • Jon Hand
  • Jack Trudeau
  • Bill Brooks
  • Scott Kellar
  • Gary Walker
  • Steve O'Malley
  • Chris White
  • Tommy Sims
  • Trell Hooper
  • Bob Brotzki
  • Pete Anderson
  • Steve Wade
  • Isaac Williams
Baltimore / Indianapolis Colts first-round draft picks
  • Vessels
  • Davidson
  • Shaw
  • Ameche
  • Moore
  • Parker
  • Lyles
  • Burkett
  • Mix
  • Matte
  • Harris
  • Vogel
  • Woodson
  • Curtis
  • Ball
  • Smith
  • Detwiler
  • Williams
  • Hinton
  • Bulaich
  • McCauley
  • Dunlap
  • Drougas
  • Jones
  • Ehrmann
  • Dutton
  • Carr
  • Huff
  • Novak
  • Burke
  • McCall
  • Krauss
  • Dickey
  • Hatchett
  • McMillan
  • Thompson
  • Cooks
  • Schlichter
  • Elway
  • Coleman
  • Solt
  • Bickett
  • Hand
  • Bennett
  • Rison
  • George
  • Emtman
  • Coryatt
  • Dawkins
  • Faulk
  • Alberts
  • Ellis Johnson
  • Harrison
  • Glenn
  • Manning
  • James
  • Morris
  • Wayne
  • Freeney
  • Clark
  • Jackson
  • Addai
  • Gonzalez
  • Brown
  • Hughes
  • Castonzo
  • Luck
AFC East
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