J.J. Arrington was drafted No. 44 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft out of California. 58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 12 · #44 overall
J.J. Arrington California Draft
J.J. Arrington was drafted No. 44 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft out of California. 58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 58
- Career AV
- 1258th at California
The pick
How J.J. Arrington came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'9" · 214 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 54 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Career approximate value
- 1258th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 20083 years after the draft
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of J.J. Arrington.
Tennessee
LSU
USC · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Iowa
California in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Marshawn Lynch
RB · BUF · 2007
California · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#233
Justin Forsett
RB · SEA · 2008
California · 1× Pro Bowl
#56
Shane Vereen
RB · NE · 2011
California
#30
Jahvid Best
RB · DET · 2010
California
#208
Adimchinobe Echemandu
RB · CLE · 2004
California
#335
John Tuggle
RB · NYG · 1983
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
J.J. Arrington in the 2005 NFL Draft
J.J. Arrington is a Running back out of California selected No. 44 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 J.J. Arrington drafted?
J.J. Arrington was selected No. 44 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/j-j-arrington.
What college did J.J. Arrington play for?
J.J. Arrington played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did J.J. Arrington's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/j-j-arrington.