John Penisini was drafted No. 197 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Utah. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
2020 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 18 · #197 overall
John Penisini Utah Draft
John Penisini was drafted No. 197 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Utah. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #197
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2020
- NFL games
- 32
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 644th at Utah
The pick
How John Penisini came off the board in 2020.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Utah
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 318 lbs
- Hometown
- West Jordan, UT
- Pre-draft board
- No. 215 prospect45.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 644th among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 20211 years after the draft
Around pick 197
Who came off the board on either side of John Penisini.
Wake Forest
Temple
Maryland
Ohio State
Utah in the 2020 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Utah
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Penisini in the 2020 NFL Draft
John Penisini is a Defensive tackle out of Utah selected No. 197 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 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 Penisini drafted?
John Penisini was selected No. 197 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2020 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/john-penisini.
What college did John Penisini play for?
John Penisini played college football at Utah in the Pac-12. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did John Penisini's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/john-penisini.