Erik Ainge was drafted No. 162 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. No regular-season snaps on record.
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 27 · #162 overall
Erik Ainge Tennessee Draft
Erik Ainge was drafted No. 162 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #162
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2008
The pick
How Erik Ainge came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 225 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 117 prospect66.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2008 classAround pick 162
Who came off the board on either side of Erik Ainge.
San Diego
Georgia
West Virginia
Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Tennessee in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Erik Ainge in the 2008 NFL Draft
Erik Ainge is a Quarterback out of Tennessee selected No. 162 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Tennessee has produced 214 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 Erik Ainge drafted?
Erik Ainge was selected No. 162 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/erik-ainge.
What college did Erik Ainge play for?
Erik Ainge played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Erik Ainge's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/erik-ainge.