A.J. Jenkins was drafted No. 228 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Cal State Fullerton. 21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 21
- Career AV
- 27th at Cal State Fullerton
The pick
How A.J. Jenkins came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
- Cal State Fullerton
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 21
- Career approximate value
- 27th among Cal State Fullerton picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19901 years after the draft
Around pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of A.J. Jenkins.
Ohio State
Alcorn State
Cal Poly
Nevada
Cal State Fullerton in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Cal State Fullerton
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named A.J. Jenkins
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
A.J. Jenkins in the 1989 NFL Draft
A.J. Jenkins is a Linebacker out of Cal State Fullerton selected No. 228 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989 NFL Draft. 21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Cal State Fullerton has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 A.J. Jenkins drafted?
A.J. Jenkins was selected No. 228 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/a-j-jenkins.
What college did A.J. Jenkins play for?
A.J. Jenkins played college football at Cal State Fullerton. See every Cal State Fullerton draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatefullerton.
How did A.J. Jenkins's NFL career turn out?
21 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/a-j-jenkins.