Mike Jenkins was drafted No. 25 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft out of South Florida. 101 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 25 · #25 overall
Mike Jenkins South Florida Draft
Mike Jenkins was drafted No. 25 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft out of South Florida. 101 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #25
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 276th at South Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Mike Jenkins came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 197 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 17 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 276th among South Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2178% of career value
- Final season
- 20157 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 25
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Jenkins.
Illinois College
East Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Arizona
South Florida in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Jenkins in the 2008 NFL Draft
Mike Jenkins is a Defensive back out of South Florida selected No. 25 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value South Florida has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 2001.
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 Mike Jenkins drafted?
Mike Jenkins was selected No. 25 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/mike-jenkins.
What college did Mike Jenkins play for?
Mike Jenkins played college football at South Florida in the Big East. See every South Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-florida-bulls.
How did Mike Jenkins's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/mike-jenkins.