Jonathan Babineaux was drafted No. 59 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 185 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 27 · #59 overall
Jonathan Babineaux Iowa Draft
Jonathan Babineaux was drafted No. 59 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 185 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 185
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 5216th at Iowa
The pick
How Jonathan Babineaux came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 286 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 66 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
185 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Games played
- 185
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 5216th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 52100% of career value
- Final season
- 201611 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Jonathan Babineaux.
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Illinois College
Northern Colorado · 3× Pro Bowl
Iowa in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jonathan Babineaux in the 2005 NFL Draft
Jonathan Babineaux is a Defensive end out of Iowa selected No. 59 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2005 NFL Draft. 185 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Jonathan Babineaux drafted?
Jonathan Babineaux was selected No. 59 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/jonathan-babineaux.
What college did Jonathan Babineaux play for?
Jonathan Babineaux played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Jonathan Babineaux's NFL career turn out?
185 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/jonathan-babineaux.