Michael Jenkins was drafted No. 29 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 29 · #29 overall
Michael Jenkins Ohio State Draft
Michael Jenkins was drafted No. 29 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 130
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3948th at Ohio State
The pick
How Michael Jenkins came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 217 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 28 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 130
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3948th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3385% of career value
- Final season
- 20128 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Jenkins.
Western Michigan · 2× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech
Oklahoma State
Ohio State in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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Tim Anderson
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B.J. Sander
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Alex Stepanovich
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#111
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#148
Craig Krenzel
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#163
Drew Carter
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#165
Robert Reynolds
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#209
Shane Olivea
T · LAC
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Other WR picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michael Thomas
WR · NO · 2016
Ohio State · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#76
Terry McLaurin
WR · WAS · 2019
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#20
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR · SEA · 2023
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#7
Terry Glenn
WR · NE · 1996
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#8
David Boston
WR · ARI · 1999
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#8
Joey Galloway
WR · SEA · 1995
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Jenkins in the 2004 NFL Draft
Michael Jenkins is a Wide receiver out of Ohio State selected No. 29 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft. 130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Michael Jenkins drafted?
Michael Jenkins was selected No. 29 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-jenkins.
What college did Michael Jenkins play for?
Michael Jenkins played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Michael Jenkins's NFL career turn out?
130 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/michael-jenkins.