Quentin Groves was drafted No. 52 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 21 · #52 overall
Quentin Groves Auburn Draft
Quentin Groves was drafted No. 52 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1755th at Auburn
The pick
How Quentin Groves came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 259 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 37 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1755th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 424% of career value
- Final season
- 20146 years after the draft
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Quentin Groves.
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Texas
Eastern Michigan
Auburn in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Quentin Groves in the 2008 NFL Draft
Quentin Groves is a Defensive end out of Auburn selected No. 52 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Quentin Groves drafted?
Quentin Groves was selected No. 52 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/quentin-groves.
What college did Quentin Groves play for?
Quentin Groves played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Quentin Groves's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/quentin-groves.