Malcolm Jenkins was drafted No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 14 · #14 overall
Malcolm Jenkins Ohio State Draft
Malcolm Jenkins was drafted No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #14
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 199
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 689th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Malcolm Jenkins came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 204 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 13 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 199
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 689th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3247% of career value
- Final season
- 202112 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 14
Who came off the board on either side of Malcolm Jenkins.
Georgia
Texas · 4× Pro Bowl
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Northern Illinois
Ohio State in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF · 2001
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#3
Shawn Springs
DB · SEA · 1997
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#271
Shaun Gayle
DB · CHI · 1984
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#95
Todd Bell
DB · CHI · 1981
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Malcolm Jenkins in the 2009 NFL Draft
Malcolm Jenkins is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft. 199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Malcolm Jenkins drafted?
Malcolm Jenkins was selected No. 14 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/malcolm-jenkins.
What college did Malcolm Jenkins play for?
Malcolm Jenkins played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Malcolm Jenkins's NFL career turn out?
199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/malcolm-jenkins.