John Jenkins was drafted No. 82 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 167 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 20 · #82 overall
John Jenkins Georgia Draft
John Jenkins was drafted No. 82 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 167 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 167
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3246th at Georgia
The pick
How John Jenkins came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 346 lbs
- Hometown
- Meriden, CT
- Pre-draft board
- No. 39 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
167 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 167
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3246th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 928% of career value
- Final season
- 202512 years after the draft
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of John Jenkins.
Georgia Southern
Texas A&M
Rutgers
Georgia in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Jenkins in the 2013 NFL Draft
John Jenkins is a Defensive tackle out of Georgia selected No. 82 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 NFL Draft. 167 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 John Jenkins drafted?
John Jenkins was selected No. 82 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/john-jenkins.
What college did John Jenkins play for?
John Jenkins played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did John Jenkins's NFL career turn out?
167 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/john-jenkins.