Rob Jackson was drafted No. 242 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 35 · #242 overall
Rob Jackson Kansas State Draft
Rob Jackson was drafted No. 242 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #242
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 54
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 933rd at Kansas State
The pick
How Rob Jackson came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 258 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 933rd among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20135 years after the draft
Around pick 242
Who came off the board on either side of Rob Jackson.
Oklahoma
Oregon
Oregon State
Cincinnati
Kansas State in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Kansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rob Jackson in the 2008 NFL Draft
Rob Jackson is a Defensive end out of Kansas State selected No. 242 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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 Rob Jackson drafted?
Rob Jackson was selected No. 242 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 35). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/rob-jackson.
What college did Rob Jackson play for?
Rob Jackson played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Rob Jackson's NFL career turn out?
54 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/rob-jackson.