DeSean Jackson was drafted No. 49 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft out of California. 183 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 18 · #49 overall
DeSean Jackson California Draft
DeSean Jackson was drafted No. 49 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft out of California. 183 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #49
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 183
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 759th at California
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How DeSean Jackson came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 169 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 26 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
183 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
- Games played
- 183
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 759th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5269% of career value
- Final season
- 202214 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 49
Who came off the board on either side of DeSean Jackson.
Notre Dame
USC
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
California in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DeSean Jackson in the 2008 NFL Draft
DeSean Jackson is a Wide receiver out of California selected No. 49 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft. 183 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 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 DeSean Jackson drafted?
DeSean Jackson was selected No. 49 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/desean-jackson.
What college did DeSean Jackson play for?
DeSean Jackson 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 DeSean Jackson's NFL career turn out?
183 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/desean-jackson.