Marvin Jones was drafted No. 166 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of California. 151 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 31 · #166 overall
Marvin Jones California Draft
Marvin Jones was drafted No. 166 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of California. 151 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #166
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5319th at California
The pick
How Marvin Jones came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
California
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 191 lbs
- Hometown
- Etiwanda, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 115 prospect67.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5319th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1528% of career value
- Final season
- 202311 years after the draft
Around pick 166
Who came off the board on either side of Marvin Jones.
Troy
Notre Dame
Boise State
Arizona
California in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Keenan Allen
WR · LAC · 2013
California · 6× Pro Bowl
#49
DeSean Jackson
WR · PHI · 2008
California · 3× Pro Bowl
#16
Sean Dawkins
WR · IND · 1993
California
#169
Bobby Shaw
WR · SEA · 1998
California
#126
Lavelle Hawkins
WR · TEN · 2008
California
#160
Iheanyi Uwaezuoke
WR · SF · 1996
California
Other players named Marvin Jones
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Florida State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marvin Jones in the 2012 NFL Draft
Marvin Jones is a Wide receiver out of California selected No. 166 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Marvin Jones drafted?
Marvin Jones was selected No. 166 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/marvin-jones.
What college did Marvin Jones play for?
Marvin Jones played college football at California in the Pac-12. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Marvin Jones's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/marvin-jones.