Kris Jenkins was drafted No. 44 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 684th at Maryland
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Kris Jenkins came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 684th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5479% of career value
- Final season
- 20109 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Kris Jenkins.
Florida State
Michigan
Mississippi State
TCU · 2× Pro Bowl
Maryland in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Kris Jenkins
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kris Jenkins in the 2001 NFL Draft
Kris Jenkins is a Defensive tackle out of Maryland selected No. 44 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Kris Jenkins drafted?
Kris Jenkins was selected No. 44 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/kris-jenkins.
What college did Kris Jenkins play for?
Kris Jenkins played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Kris Jenkins's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/kris-jenkins.