Jamaal Anderson was drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall
Jamaal Anderson Arkansas Draft
Jamaal Anderson was drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2030th at Arkansas
The pick
How Jamaal Anderson came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 288 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 11 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2030th among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1995% of career value
- Final season
- 20125 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Jamaal Anderson.
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Louisville
Arkansas in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jamaal Anderson in the 2007 NFL Draft
Jamaal Anderson is a Defensive end out of Arkansas selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 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 Jamaal Anderson drafted?
Jamaal Anderson was selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/jamaal-anderson.
What college did Jamaal Anderson play for?
Jamaal Anderson played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Jamaal Anderson's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/jamaal-anderson.