Jonathan Goff was drafted No. 165 overall by the New York Giants in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 30 · #165 overall
Jonathan Goff Vanderbilt Draft
Jonathan Goff was drafted No. 165 overall by the New York Giants in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #165
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 37
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 923rd at Vanderbilt
The pick
How Jonathan Goff came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 245 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 135 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 37
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 923rd among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20102 years after the draft
Around pick 165
Who came off the board on either side of Jonathan Goff.
West Virginia
Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
UTEP
Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jonathan Goff in the 2008 NFL Draft
Jonathan Goff is a Linebacker out of Vanderbilt selected No. 165 overall by the New York Giants in the 2008 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Jonathan Goff drafted?
Jonathan Goff was selected No. 165 overall by the New York Giants in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jonathan-goff.
What college did Jonathan Goff play for?
Jonathan Goff played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Jonathan Goff's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jonathan-goff.