Jim Jensen was drafted No. 291 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 164 regular-season games · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #291
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 164
- Career AV
- 2043rd at Boston College
The pick
How Jim Jensen came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
164 regular-season games · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 164
- Career approximate value
- 2043rd among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 199211 years after the draft
Around pick 291
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Jensen.
Penn State
Miami
Pittsburgh
Boston College in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Zay Flowers
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#86
Bill Brooks
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#95
Kelvin Martin
WR · DAL · 1987
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#104
Brian Brennan
WR · CLE · 1984
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#232
Darvell Huffman
WR · IND · 1990
Boston College
#108
Gerard Phelan
WR · NE · 1985
Boston College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Jensen in the 1981 NFL Draft
Jim Jensen is a Wide receiver out of Boston College selected No. 291 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft. 164 regular-season games · 20 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jim Jensen drafted?
Jim Jensen was selected No. 291 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/jim-jensen.
What college did Jim Jensen play for?
Jim Jensen played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Jim Jensen's NFL career turn out?
164 regular-season games · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/jim-jensen.