Muhammad Wilkerson was drafted No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Temple. 108 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
Muhammad Wilkerson Temple Draft
Muhammad Wilkerson was drafted No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Temple. 108 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 583rd at Temple
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Muhammad Wilkerson came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Temple
Mid-American at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 315 lbs
- Hometown
- Linden, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 583rd among Temple picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 58100% of career value
- Final season
- 20187 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Muhammad Wilkerson.
Alabama · 3× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin
Ohio State · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State
Temple in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Temple
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Muhammad Wilkerson in the 2011 NFL Draft
Muhammad Wilkerson is a Defensive tackle out of Temple selected No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 2011 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 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 Muhammad Wilkerson drafted?
Muhammad Wilkerson was selected No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/muhammad-wilkerson.
What college did Muhammad Wilkerson play for?
Muhammad Wilkerson 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 Muhammad Wilkerson's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/muhammad-wilkerson.