Ki-Jana Carter was drafted No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 59 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 59
- Career AV
- 1199th at Penn State
The pick
How Ki-Jana Carter came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
59 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 59
- Career approximate value
- 1199th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 982% of career value
- Final season
- 20049 years after the draft
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Ki-Jana Carter.
USC · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Alcorn State · 3× Pro Bowl
Penn State in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Saquon Barkley
RB · NYG · 2018
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#3
Curt Warner
RB · SEA · 1983
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
#27
Larry Johnson
RB · KC · 2003
Penn State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#53
Miles Sanders
RB · PHI · 2019
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
#46
Matt Suhey
RB · CHI · 1980
Penn State
#214
Gary Brown
RB · TEN · 1991
Penn State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ki-Jana Carter in the 1995 NFL Draft
Ki-Jana Carter is a Running back out of Penn State selected No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1995 NFL Draft. 59 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Ki-Jana Carter drafted?
Ki-Jana Carter was selected No. 1 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/ki-jana-carter.
What college did Ki-Jana Carter play for?
Ki-Jana Carter played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Ki-Jana Carter's NFL career turn out?
59 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/ki-jana-carter.