Jimmy Kennedy was drafted No. 12 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 92
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1676th at Penn State
The pick
How Jimmy Kennedy came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 322 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 92
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1676th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1275% of career value
- Final season
- 20118 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Kennedy.
Arizona State · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Washington State · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Penn State in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Kennedy in the 2003 NFL Draft
Jimmy Kennedy is a Defensive tackle out of Penn State selected No. 12 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2003 NFL Draft. 92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 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 Jimmy Kennedy drafted?
Jimmy Kennedy was selected No. 12 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/jimmy-kennedy.
What college did Jimmy Kennedy play for?
Jimmy Kennedy 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 Jimmy Kennedy's NFL career turn out?
92 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/jimmy-kennedy.