A.J. Klein was drafted No. 148 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 146 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 15 · #148 overall
A.J. Klein Iowa State Draft
A.J. Klein was drafted No. 148 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 146 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #148
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 379th at Iowa State
The pick
How A.J. Klein came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 250 lbs
- Hometown
- Kimberly, WI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 220 prospect48.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 379th among Iowa State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 924% of career value
- Final season
- 202310 years after the draft
Around pick 148
Who came off the board on either side of A.J. Klein.
Western Kentucky
Buffalo
Miami
Illinois College
Iowa State in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Iowa State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
A.J. Klein in the 2013 NFL Draft
A.J. Klein is a Linebacker out of Iowa State selected No. 148 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2013 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Iowa State 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 A.J. Klein drafted?
A.J. Klein was selected No. 148 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/a-j-klein.
What college did A.J. Klein play for?
A.J. Klein played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did A.J. Klein's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/a-j-klein.