Terrance Knighton was drafted No. 72 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Temple. 108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 8 · #72 overall
Terrance Knighton Temple Draft
Terrance Knighton was drafted No. 72 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Temple. 108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 379th at Temple
The pick
How Terrance Knighton came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Temple
Mid-American at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 321 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 39.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 379th among Temple picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1849% of career value
- Final season
- 20156 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Terrance Knighton.
Georgia Tech
Wisconsin
William & Mary
Alabama
Other DT picks from Temple
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Terrance Knighton in the 2009 NFL Draft
Terrance Knighton is a Defensive tackle out of Temple selected No. 72 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Temple has produced 47 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 Terrance Knighton drafted?
Terrance Knighton was selected No. 72 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/terrance-knighton.
What college did Terrance Knighton play for?
Terrance Knighton played college football at Temple in the Mid-American. See every Temple draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/temple-owls.
How did Terrance Knighton's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/terrance-knighton.