Jason Pierre-Paul was drafted No. 15 overall by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft out of South Florida. 185 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 15 · #15 overall
Jason Pierre-Paul South Florida Draft
Jason Pierre-Paul was drafted No. 15 overall by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft out of South Florida. 185 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 185
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 741st at South Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Jason Pierre-Paul came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 270 lbs
- Hometown
- Deerfield Beach, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 10 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
185 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
- Games played
- 185
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 741st among South Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4662% of career value
- Final season
- 202515 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Jason Pierre-Paul.
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Georgia Tech
Idaho · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
South Florida in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from South Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jason Pierre-Paul in the 2010 NFL Draft
Jason Pierre-Paul is a Defensive end out of South Florida selected No. 15 overall by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft. 185 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 74 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 Jason Pierre-Paul drafted?
Jason Pierre-Paul was selected No. 15 overall by the New York Giants in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/jason-pierre-paul.
What college did Jason Pierre-Paul play for?
Jason Pierre-Paul 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 Jason Pierre-Paul's NFL career turn out?
185 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/jason-pierre-paul.