Marlin Jackson was drafted No. 29 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 56 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 29 · #29 overall
Marlin Jackson Michigan Draft
Marlin Jackson was drafted No. 29 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 56 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 56
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1483rd at Michigan
The pick
How Marlin Jackson came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 198 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 29 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1483rd among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 20094 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Marlin Jackson.
UAB · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Northwestern
Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
USC
Michigan in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#23
Ty Law
DB · NE · 1995
Michigan · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#42
Keith Bostic
DB · TEN · 1983
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#131
Mike Harden
DB · DEN · 1980
Michigan
#18
Leon Hall
DB · CIN · 2007
Michigan
#110
Corwin Brown
DB · NE · 1993
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marlin Jackson in the 2005 NFL Draft
Marlin Jackson is a Defensive back out of Michigan selected No. 29 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2005 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Marlin Jackson drafted?
Marlin Jackson was selected No. 29 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/marlin-jackson.
What college did Marlin Jackson play for?
Marlin Jackson played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Marlin Jackson's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/marlin-jackson.