A.J. Klein

Carolina Panthers 148th pick

OLB ·

Iowa State · 2013–2023

146

Games

318

Solo Tackles

15.5

Sacks

Interceptions

A.J. Klein is a former outside linebacker out of Iowa State, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 148th overall pick (round 5) in the 2013 NFL Draft. He played 146 regular-season games from 2013 to 2023, with the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills.

Draft Details

Year

2013

Round

Round 5

Pick

148th overall

Team

Carolina Panthers

Position

OLB

College

Iowa State

A.J. Klein Career Stats

Primary starter for 5 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2013	CAR	9	17	3	5	2	2	0	0	0
2014	CAR	12	24	14	2	0	0	0	0	1
2015	CAR	12	37	16	7	1	1	1	1	1
2016	CAR	11	14	14	1	1	1	0	1	2
2017	NO	10	37	17	6	2	3	0	4	1
2018	NO	16	38	28	7	2	4	1	3	0
2019	NO	14	43	22	5	2.5	5	1	2	1
2020	BUF	15	43	22	4	5	9	0	4	2
2021	BUF	10	22	6	2	0	1	1	5	0
2022	BUF	5	10	5	2	0	0	0	0	0
Career		114	285	147	41	15.5	26	4	20	8

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

250 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.66s

Bench Press

20 reps

Broad Jump

113"

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