Justin King was drafted No. 101 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 2 · #101 overall
Justin King Penn State Draft
Justin King was drafted No. 101 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #101
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 38
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 9104th at Penn State
The pick
How Justin King came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 192 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 52 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 9104th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20124 years after the draft
Around pick 101
Who came off the board on either side of Justin King.
UTEP
UConn
Wake Forest
Winston-Salem State
Penn State in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin King in the 2008 NFL Draft
Justin King is a Defensive back out of Penn State selected No. 101 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Justin King drafted?
Justin King was selected No. 101 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/justin-king.
What college did Justin King play for?
Justin King played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Justin King's NFL career turn out?
38 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/justin-king.