Mohamed Sanu was drafted No. 83 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 136 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 20 · #83 overall
Mohamed Sanu Rutgers Draft
Mohamed Sanu was drafted No. 83 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 136 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 136
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 417th at Rutgers
The pick
How Mohamed Sanu came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Rutgers
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- South Brunswick, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 109 prospect68.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
136 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 136
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 417th among Rutgers picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1537% of career value
- Final season
- 20219 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Mohamed Sanu.
Boise State
Michigan
Temple
Louisiana
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mohamed Sanu in the 2012 NFL Draft
Mohamed Sanu is a Wide receiver out of Rutgers selected No. 83 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft. 136 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Mohamed Sanu drafted?
Mohamed Sanu was selected No. 83 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/mohamed-sanu.
What college did Mohamed Sanu play for?
Mohamed Sanu played college football at Rutgers in the Big East. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.
How did Mohamed Sanu's NFL career turn out?
136 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/mohamed-sanu.