Jason Babin was drafted No. 27 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. 148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 27 · #27 overall
Jason Babin Western Michigan Draft
Jason Babin was drafted No. 27 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan. 148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 464th at Western Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Jason Babin came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 258 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 43 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 464th among Western Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 920% of career value
- Final season
- 201511 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Babin.
Arkansas
Michigan
Ohio State
Other LB picks from Western Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Babin in the 2004 NFL Draft
Jason Babin is a Linebacker out of Western Michigan selected No. 27 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Western Michigan has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Jason Babin drafted?
Jason Babin was selected No. 27 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/jason-babin.
What college did Jason Babin play for?
Jason Babin played college football at Western Michigan in the Mid-American. See every Western Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-michigan-broncos.
How did Jason Babin's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/jason-babin.