Jason Shirley was drafted No. 145 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 7 regular-season games
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 10 · #145 overall
Jason Shirley Fresno State Draft
Jason Shirley was drafted No. 145 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 7 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 7
The pick
How Jason Shirley came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 335 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
7 regular-season games
- Games played
- 7
- Final season
- 20113 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Shirley.
Boise State
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Furman · 1× Pro Bowl
Iowa State
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Shirley in the 2008 NFL Draft
Jason Shirley is a Defensive tackle out of Fresno State selected No. 145 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Jason Shirley drafted?
Jason Shirley was selected No. 145 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jason-shirley.
What college did Jason Shirley play for?
Jason Shirley played college football at Fresno State in the Western Athletic. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Jason Shirley's NFL career turn out?
7 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jason-shirley.