Rob Ninkovich

New Orleans Saints 135th pick

OLB · Purdue, Joliet Junior College · 2006–2016

131

Games

273

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Rob Ninkovich is a former outside linebacker out of Purdue; Joliet Junior College, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 135th overall pick (round 5) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played 131 regular-season games from 2006 to 2016, with the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.

Draft Details

Year

2006

Round

Round 5

Pick

135th overall

Team

New Orleans Saints

Position

OLB

College

Purdue, Joliet Junior College

Rob Ninkovich Career Stats

Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 6th in the 2006 draft class in sacks (46).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2006	NO	2	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0
2007	MIA	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
2009	NE	13	8	10	0	1	2	0	2	0
2010	NE	16	32	17	0	4	9	2	3	1
2011	NE	16	39	31	0	6.5	11	2	4	1
2012	NE	15	30	26	9	8	12	0	0	5
2013	NE	16	39	49	10	8	16	0	1	2
2014	NE	16	41	17	9	8	16	1	2	0
2015	NE	16	32	19	6	6.5	17	0	7	1
2016	NE	11	16	15	3	4	5	0	2	1
Career		124	239	187	37	46	88	5	22	11

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

6-3

Weight

260 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.91s

Bench Press

23 reps

Vertical Jump

34.5"

Broad Jump

116"

3-Cone Drill

6.96s

Shuttle

4.18s

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