Jerome Simpson was drafted No. 46 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina. 63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 15 · #46 overall
Jerome Simpson Coastal Carolina Draft
Jerome Simpson was drafted No. 46 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina. 63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 63
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 182nd at Coastal Carolina
The pick
How Jerome Simpson came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 199 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 76 prospect77.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 63
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 182nd among Coastal Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 950% of career value
- Final season
- 20157 years after the draft
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Jerome Simpson.
Tulane · 2× Pro Bowl
Colorado College
Notre Dame
USC
Other WR picks from Coastal Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerome Simpson in the 2008 NFL Draft
Jerome Simpson is a Wide receiver out of Coastal Carolina selected No. 46 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft. 63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Coastal Carolina has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 2007.
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 Jerome Simpson drafted?
Jerome Simpson was selected No. 46 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jerome-simpson.
What college did Jerome Simpson play for?
Jerome Simpson played college football at Coastal Carolina in the Big South. See every Coastal Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/coastal-carolina-chanticleers.
How did Jerome Simpson's NFL career turn out?
63 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jerome-simpson.