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| 2007 NFL draft | |
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| General information | |
| Date | April 28–29, 2007 |
| Time | Noon EDT (April 28) 11:00 am EDT (April 29) |
| Location | Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY |
| Networks | ESPN, ESPN2, NFL Network |
| Overview | |
| 255 total selections in 7 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | JaMarcus Russell, QB Oakland Raiders |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Ramzee Robinson, CB Detroit Lions |
| Most selections (11) | Atlanta Falcons Green Bay Packers Jacksonville Jaguars Oakland Raiders |
| Fewest selections (4) | Denver Broncos New York Jets |
| Hall of Famers | 4 |
The 2007 NFL draft was the 72nd annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible American football players. It took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, on April 28 and April 29, 2007.[1][2] The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so. There were 255 draft selections: 223 regular selections (instead of the typical 224)[3] and 32 compensatory selections.[4] A supplemental draft was also held after the regular draft and before the regular season. This was the first draft presided over by new NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The first round was the longest in the history of the NFL draft, lasting six hours, eight minutes.[5] LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell was selected first overall by the Oakland Raiders after he had beaten Brady Quinn as the projected first selection among most analysts following his performance in the 2007 Sugar Bowl against Quinn and Notre Dame.[6][7][8] Russell is considered by many as one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history,[9][10][11] and was out of the NFL after only three seasons. Quinn also had a largely unsuccessful pro career.[12]
Those selections notwithstanding, Bleacher Report named the 2007 draft class the "greatest draft class in the last 25 years" in 2012 due to the heavy volume of reliable starters, as well as players selected that are now widely regarded as future Hall of Famers, such as Patrick Willis, Darrelle Revis, Marshawn Lynch, and Marshal Yanda; first round selections Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, and Adrian Peterson are widely regarded as being among the greatest to ever play at their respective positions.[13]
As of 2025, only one player from the 2007 draft class remains active in the NFL: Jets placekicker Nick Folk.
Player breakdown
[edit]The following is the breakdown of the 255 players by position:
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- Nine Florida Gators were drafted, more than any other university. Ohio State was second with eight players selected. However, only one of the 17 players drafted from the two universities has made it to a Pro Bowl, Reggie Nelson.
- Of the 40 underclassmen who entered the draft, 29 were selected.[14]
- Louisiana State University set a school record with four players drafted in the first round.[15]
Player selections
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Supplemental draft selections
[edit]For each player selected in the supplemental draft, the selecting team forfeits its pick in that round in the draft of the following season.
| Rnd. | Pick No. | NFL team | Player | Pos. | College | Conf. | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | – | San Diego Chargers | Paul Oliver | S | Georgia | SEC | ||
| 5 | – | Baltimore Ravens | Jared Gaither | OT | Maryland | ACC |
Notable undrafted players
[edit]| † | = Pro Bowler[16] |
Hall of Famers
[edit]- Calvin Johnson, wide receiver from Georgia Tech, taken 1st round, 2nd overall by the Detroit Lions.
- Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021.
- Joe Thomas, offensive tackle from Wisconsin, taken 1st round, 3rd overall by the Cleveland Browns.
- Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
- Darrelle Revis, cornerback from Pittsburgh, taken 1st round, 14th overall by the New York Jets.
- Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
- Patrick Willis, linebacker from Ole Miss, taken 1st round, 11th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
- Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
References
[edit]- General references
- ESPN website – NFL 2007 Draft Archived October 2, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- SI website – NFL 2007 Draft Archived May 14, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- NFL website – 2007 Draft Archived August 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- "2007 NFL Draft Pick Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- Specific references
- ^ "NFL Draft Locations". FootballGeography.com. October 2, 2014. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
- ^ Salomone, Dan (October 2, 2014). "NFL Draft headed to Chicago in 2015". Giants.com. New York Giants. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ a b Cincinnati forfeited their third-round selection (80th overall) to select (Ahmad Brooks) in the 2006 supplemental draft. "Cincinnati Bengals Pick Ahmad Brooks in NFL Supplemental Draft". University of Virginia Athletics. July 13, 2006. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2011.
- ^ "NFL announces 32 compensatory draft picks" (Press release). NFL. March 26, 2007. Archived from the original on April 1, 2007. Retrieved May 30, 2010.
- ^ King, Peter (April 28, 2007). "The first round's good, bad and ugly". Inside the NFL. SI.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ "ESPN.com's 2007 mock draft". ESPN. April 26, 2007. Archived from the original on January 8, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ Banks, Don (January 26, 2006). "Mock Draft No. 1-An early look at the upcoming rookie class". SI.com. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ "USA TODAY's 2007 NFL mock draft (as of April 23)". USA Today. April 30, 2007. Archived from the original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ Parziale, James. "NFL's Biggest Draft Busts". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on October 30, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- ^ Alder, James. "Top 10 NFL Draft Busts". About.com. Archived from the original on October 27, 2011. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
- ^ Wyche, Steve. "Russell supplants Leaf atop list of all-time draft busts". NFL.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- ^ Frank Schwab (July 31, 2014). "Former Browns bust Brady Quinn gives up playing for broadcast booth". Yahoo! Sports. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
- ^ Tony Santorsa (February 16, 2012). "Power Ranking Every NFL Draft Class of the Last 25 Years". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
- ^ McKnight, Michael (April 27, 2011). "For many underclassmen, NFL Draft is a humbling experience". SI.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ "Russell First of Four Tigers in NFL Draft First round". LSUSports.net. April 27, 2011. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ a b Players are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career.
- ^ Players are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- ^ a b c Houston traded its first- and second-round selections (8th and 39th overall, used to select Jamaal Anderson and Justin Blalock, respectively) in 2007, as well as their second-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft for Atlanta's first-round selection in 2007 (10th overall, used to select Amobi Okoye) and Matt Schaub. Pasquarelli, Len (March 22, 2007). "Falcons agree to deal backup QB Schaub to Houston". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 15, 2009. Retrieved March 26, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e The New York Jets traded their first-round selection, the first of their second-round selections, and their fifth-round selection (25th, 59th, and 164th overall, used to select Jon Beason, Ryan Kalil, and Tim Shaw, respectively), to Carolina for this pick and Carolina's sixth-round selection (191st). The Jets later packaged pick 191 with their other second-round selection (63rd) and their third-round pick (89th) which were sent to Green Bay in exchange for Green Bay's second-round selection (47th) with which the Jets would select David Harris.Crouse, Karen (April 29, 2007). "Jets Trade Up to Draft Revis With 14th Pick". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 5, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Denver traded its first-round selection, its second third-round selection, and its sixth-round selection (21st, 86th, and 198th overall, used to select Reggie Nelson, Marshal Yanda, and Doug Datish, respectively) to Jacksonville for Jacksonville's first-round selection (17th overall, used to select Jarvis Moss)."Broncos Draft Jarvis Moss". KKTV.com. AP. April 28, 2011. Archived from the original on April 3, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
- ^ a b Cleveland traded its second-round selection in 2007 (36th overall, used to select Kevin Kolb) and its first-round selection in 2008 to Dallas for Dallas' first-round selection in 2007 (22nd overall, used to select Brady Quinn). Bell, Jarrett (April 29, 2007). "Inside the War Room: How the Browns got Brady Quinn". USA Today. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- ^ Seattle traded its first-round selection (24th overall, used to select Brandon Meriweather) for Deion Branch. "Seahawks deal first-round pick to Pats for Branch". ESPN. September 12, 2006. Archived from the original on August 29, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ a b c d Dallas traded a second-round selection, its third-round selection, and its fifth-round selection (36th, 87th, and 159th overall, used to select Kevin Kolb, Stewart Bradley, and C.J. Gaddis, respectively) to Philadelphia for Philadelphia's first-round selection (26th overall, used to select Anthony Spencer).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b San Francisco traded its fourth-round selection (110th overall, used to select John Bowie) in 2007 and their first-round selection in 2008 to New England for the second of New England's first-round selections (28th overall, used to select Joe Staley).Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c Arizona traded their second-round selection (38th overall, used to select Zach Miller) and their fourth-round selection (105th overall, later traded to Detroit Lions for Josh McCown and Mike Williams and used to select A.J. Davis) to Oakland for their second-round selection (33rd overall, used to select Alan Branch). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c Buffalo traded their second-round selection (43rd overall, used to select Drew Stanton) and their first third-round selection (74th overall, later traded along with the 101st overall selection to the Baltimore Ravens for the 62nd overall selection, used to select Gerald Alexander) to Detroit for their second-round selection (34th overall, used to select Paul Posluszny). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ Washington traded this selection to the New York Jets for the 35th overall selection in the 2006 NFL draft, with which they selected Rocky McIntosh. Bryant, Howard (April 30, 2006). "Redskins Draft Miami's McIntosh". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2007. The New York Jets later traded this selection to Chicago for Thomas Jones and the 63rd overall selection in this year's Draft. Smith, Michael (March 7, 2007). "Bears swap Jones, pick for Jets draft pick". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007. Chicago later traded this selection to San Diego for their second-round selection (62nd overall, used to select Dan Bazuin), their third-round selection (93rd overall, used to select Garrett Wolfe), their fifth-round selection (167th overall, used to select Kevin Payne), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft. Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 17, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c Atlanta traded their second-round selection (44th overall, used to select Sidney Rice) and one of three fourth-round selections (121st overall, traded to Denver Broncos) to Minnesota for their second-round selection (41st overall, used to select Chris Houston). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b San Francisco traded their second-round selection (42nd overall, used to select Tony Ugoh) to Indianapolis for their first fourth-round selection (126th overall, used to select Dashon Goldson) and their first-round pick in the 2008 NFL draft. Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e The New York Jets traded their second-round selection (63rd overall, used to select Brandon Jackson), their third-round selection (89th overall, used to select Aaron Rouse), and their second sixth-round selection (191st overall, used to select Korey Hall) to Green Bay for their second-round selection (47th overall, used to select David Harris) and their seventh-round selection (235th overall, used to select Chansi Stuckey)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. April 29, 2007. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e Cleveland traded their third-round selection (67th overall, used to select James Marten), their fourth-round selection (103rd overall, used to select Isaiah Stanback), and their sixth-round selection (178th overall, used to select Nick Folk) to Dallas for their second-round selection (53rd overall, used to select Eric Wright) and their first sixth-round selection (195th overall, traded to Cleveland Browns). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c Detroit traded their third-round selection (66th overall, used to select Usama Young) and second fifth-round selection (145th overall), used to select David Jonesto New Orleans for their second-round selection (58th overall, used to select Ikaika Alama-Francis). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b New England traded their second-round and seventh-round selections (60th and 238th overall) to Miami for Wes Welker. Pasquarelli, Len (March 6, 2007). "Patriots snag Welker from Dolphins via trade". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 6, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ a b c Detroit traded a third-round selection (74th overall, used to select Yamon Figurs) and their fourth-round selection (101st overall, traded to Jacksonville Jaguars) to Baltimore for their second-round selection (61st overall, used to select Gerald Alexander). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c San Diego their second-round selection (62nd overall, used to select Dan Bazuin), their third-round selection (93rd overall, used to select Garrett Wolfe), their fifth-round selection (167th overall, used to select Kevin Payne), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft to Chicago for their second-round selection (37th overall, used to select Eric Weddle). Scouts, Inc. (April 28, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ Chicago traded this selection and Thomas Jones for the 37th overall selection in this year's draft. Smith, Michael (March 7, 2007). "Bears swap Jones, pick for Jets draft pick". ESPN. Archived from the original on August 11, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Indianapolis traded this selection for Anthony McFarland. "Colts trade for Buccaneers DT McFarland". NFL. October 17, 2006. Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Washington traded this selection to Denver in a three-way trade with Atlanta: Washington received T. J. Duckett, Atlanta received Ashley Lelie, and Denver received Washington's third round selection. Pasquarelli, Len (August 23, 2006). "Falcons acquire disgruntled WR Lelie from Broncos". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ a b Kansas City traded their third-round selection (84th overall) and Dante Hall to St. Louis for their third-round selection (82nd overall) and their fifth-round selection (148th overall). "Rams acquire returner Dante Hall from Chiefs". Associated Press. April 25, 2007. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c d Baltimore traded their first fourth-round selection (101st overall, used to select Adam Podlesh), their first fifth-round selection (166th overall, used to select Derek Landri), and their first sixth-round selection (203rd overall, traded to Atlanta Falcons) to Jacksonville for their second third-round selection (86th overall, used to select Marshal Yanda)."NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. April 29, 2007. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- ^ a b New England traded their third-round selection (91st overall, used to select Mario Henderson) in exchange for Oakland's first seventh-round selection in this year's draft (211th overall, used to select Oscar Lua) and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft. Reiss, Mike (April 28, 2007). "Pats trade 91". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on September 14, 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b Baltimore traded their third-round selection (92nd overall, used to select Trent Edwards), their seventh-round selection (239th overall, used to select C. J. Ah You), and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft to Buffalo for Willis McGahee. Smith, Michael; Len Pasquarelli (March 8, 2007). "McGahee traded to Ravens, signs long-term deal". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 20, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ a b c Minnesota traded their first fourth-round selection (106th overall, used to select Tanard Jackson) and their sixth-round selection (182nd overall, used to select Adam Hayward) to Tampa Bay in exchange for their fourth-round selection (102nd overall, used to select Brian Robison). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ Washington traded this selection and a third-round selection in the 2006 NFL draft (84th overall, used to select Brandon Williams) to San Francisco for Brandon Lloyd. Fitzgerald, Gary (March 12, 2006). "Redskins Acquire Lloyd In Trade With 49ers". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Oakland, after receiving this selection in a trade with Arizona, traded it to Detroit for Mike Williams and Josh McCown. Pasquarelli, Len (April 29, 2007). "Raiders trade 4th-round pick for McCown, Williams". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2007.
- ^ a b c New Orleans traded their first fourth-round selection (123rd overall, used to select Fred Bennett) and their last fifth-round selection (163rd overall, used to select Brandon Frye) to Houston for their fourth-round selection (107th overall, used to select Antonio Pittman). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ New England traded this selection to Oakland for Receiver Randy Moss. Hart, Andy (April 29, 2007). "Report: Moss in town". Patriots.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ a b c Pittsburgh traded their first fourth-round selection (119th overall, used to select Allen Barbre) and their sixth-round selection (192nd overall, used to select Desmond Bishop) to Green Bay for their fourth-round selection (112th overall, used to select Daniel Sepulveda). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ a b c Detroit traded two of their three fifth-round selections (139th, used to select Dustin Fry and 154th overall, used to select Clifton Ryan) to St. Louis for their fourth-round selection (117th overall, used to select Manuel Ramírez). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ Denver traded this selection and the 29th and 93rd overall selections of the 2006 NFL draft (traded to the New York Jets and St. Louis, respectively, who selected Nick Mangold and Dominique Byrd, respectively) for the 15th overall selection in the 2006 NFL draft (which was later traded to St. Louis), which was used to select Tye Hill. Pasquarelli, Len (March 23, 2006). "Falcons send pick to Denver to get Abraham from Jets". ESPN. Archived from the original on May 15, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ a b c Denver traded their sixth (176th, used to select Rufus Alexander and seventh round selections (233rd overall, used to select Chandler Williams in this year's draft and their third-round selection in the 2008 NFL draft to Minnesota in exchange for their last fourth-round selection (121st overall, used to select Marcus Thomas. Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ Kansas City traded this selection for Michael Bennett. Pasquarelli, Len (August 3, 2006). "Chiefs get Bennett, but not giving up on Holmes". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 3, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ The New York Jets traded this selection for Kevan Barlow. Pasquarelli, Len (February 21, 2007). "Jets cut loose Barlow after only one year in NY". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Seattle traded wide receiver Darrell Jackson to San Francisco for San Francisco's final fourth-round selection (124th overall, used to select Mansfield Wrotto). "Seahawks get 4th-round pick for WR Jackson". ESPN. April 30, 2007. Archived from the original on May 25, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ Philadelphia traded this pick to New Orleans for Donte' Stallworth. Had Philadelphia re-signed Stallworth before March 2, 2007 (the date when free agency began), New Orleans would have instead received Philadelphia's second-round selection. Bowen, Les (February 21, 2007). "FEATHER in their CAP". Philadelphia Daily News. Archived from the original on February 23, 2007. Retrieved February 28, 2007.
- ^ Indianapolis received this selection from New Orleans as compensation for New Orleans' signing of restricted free agent Jason David. Pasquarelli, Len (April 27, 2007). "Saints borrow from Colts to upgrade at cornerback". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2011.
- ^ Baltimore traded this selection for quarterback Steve McNair. Clayton, John (June 8, 2006). "Titans, Ravens agree to McNair trade". ESPN. Archived from the original on December 1, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Miami traded this selection for quarterback Joey Harrington. Pasquarelli, Len (May 12, 2006). "Harrington sent to Dolphins for draft pick". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 19, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Buffalo traded this selection to St. Louis for defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove. "Rams deal DE Hargrove to Bills for fifth-round pick". ESPN. AP. October 16, 2006. Archived from the original on October 28, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2011. St. Louis subsequently traded the pick along with their third-round selection (82nd overall) to Kansas City for Kansas City's third-round selection (84th overall) and Dante Hall."Rams acquire returner Dante Hall from Chiefs". Associated Press. April 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 23, 2011. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ a b c d Jacksonville traded all three of their sixth-round selections (194th overall, used to select David Irons, 198th, used to select Doug Datish and 203rd overall, used to select Daren Stone) to Atlanta for Atlanta's fifth-round selection (149th overall, used to select Uche Nwaneri). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ St. Louis traded this selection to Detroit for defensive end James Hall. "Lions trade CB Bly to Broncos for RB Bell and DE Hall to Rams". ESPN. AP. March 2, 2007. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ Denver traded this selection along with running back Tatum Bell and offensive tackle George Foster to Detroit for cornerback Dré Bly and a sixth round selection in this year's draft (176th overall). Smith, Michael (March 2, 2007). "Lions trade Bly to Broncos for Tatum Bell, Foster". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ New England traded this selection for Doug Gabriel. Reiss, Mike (September 3, 2006). "Patriots pick up a receiver". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on December 27, 2008. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Troy Smith, 2006 Heisman Trophy winner "72nd Trophy winner". Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved October 11, 2008.
- ^ Detroit traded this selection and cornerback Dré Bly to Denver for running back Tatum Bell, offensive tackle George Foster, and a fifth-round selection in this year's draft (158th overall). Smith, Michael (March 2, 2007). "Lions trade Bly to Broncos for Tatum Bell, Foster". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded this selection for tight end Doug Jolley. "2007 TRADED PICKS / DRAFTING ORDER". April 19, 2007. Archived from the original on April 4, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2007.
- ^ Arizona traded this selection for offensive tackle Brandon Gorin. Pasquarelli, Len (August 21, 2006). "Thin at offensive line, Cardinals trade for Pats' Gorin". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved April 22, 2007.
- ^ a b c Dallas traded their final sixth-round selection (200th overall, used to select Melila Purcell) and their second seventh-round selection (234th overall, used to select Syndric Steptoe) to Cleveland in exchange for Cleveland's third-round selection (195th overall, used to select Deon Anderson). Scouts, Inc. (April 29, 2007). "NFL draft trade tracker 2007". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 9, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
- ^ Denver had traded this selection to Miami for defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson, but Wilkinson failed to show for a physical and the trade was voided. "Wilkinson trade to Denver nixed". USA Today. Associated Press. April 1, 2007. Archived from the original on May 24, 2008. Retrieved April 22, 2007.
- ^ New Orleans traded this selection for kicker Olindo Mare. "Dolphins trade Mare to Saints for 6th-round pick". ESPN. AP. April 3, 2007. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ The New York Jets traded this selection to Dallas for defensive back Pete Hunter. "Cowboys trade CB Hunter to Jets for draft pick". NFL. July 15, 2005. Archived from the original on August 4, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2007.
- ^ San Diego traded this selection to Tennessee for quarterback Billy Volek."Chargers acquire backup QB Volek from Titans". NFL. September 19, 2006. Archived from the original on June 30, 2007. Retrieved April 23, 2007.
- ^ Chicago traded this selection for safety Adam Archuleta. Clayton, John (March 21, 2007). "Bears to pay Archuleta $8.1 million over three years". ESPN. Archived from the original on October 31, 2011. Retrieved April 20, 2007.
- ^ Indianapolis traded this selection for their seventh-round selection in the 2006 NFL draft (238th overall), with which they selected T.J. Rushing. "2007 NFL Draft Pick Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ Detroit traded this selection to the New York Jets for safety Jon McGraw.Botte, Peter (August 11, 2005). "McGraw Traded To Lions". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on October 31, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2011. New York subsequently traded the selection to Dallas for tight end Sean Ryan. "Jets trade Jolley to Bucs, get TE from Cowboys". ESPN. August 31, 2006. Archived from the original on October 31, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ Atlanta traded this selection and safety Bryan Scott to New Orleans for offensive tackle Wayne Gandy. Pasquarelli, Len (April 6, 2006). "Saints trade LT Gandy to Falcons for safety Scott". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 27, 2007. Retrieved April 23, 2007.
- ^ San Francisco traded this selection and quarterback Ken Dorsey to Cleveland for quarterback Trent Dilfer. "Browns trade Dilfer to Niners for Dorsey, draft pick". ESPN. May 4, 2006. Archived from the original on May 24, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2007. Cleveland subsequently traded the selection to the Chicago Bears for offensive lineman Lennie Friedman.
- ^ Miami received this selection in exchange for St. Louis signing restricted free agent punter Donnie Jones. "Dolphins won't match Jones' offer sheet from Rams". ESPN. AP. April 18, 2007. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2007.
- ^ The New York Jets traded this selection to Green Bay for offensive lineman Steve Morley. "Jets trade for Packers OL Morley". NFL. September 4, 2005. Archived from the original on December 13, 2006. Retrieved April 23, 2007.
- ^ New Orleans traded this selection for linebacker Scott Shanle.Pasquarelli, Len (August 23, 2006). "Cowboys send LB Shanle to Saints". ESPN. Archived from the original on July 28, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
- ^ This last selection is commonly referred to as Mr. Irrelevant.
2007 NFL draft
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The 2007 National Football League Draft was the 72nd annual player selection meeting of NFL franchises to choose eligible American football players, held over two days at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and 29.[1] The event featured seven rounds and a total of 255 picks, including compensatory selections, with the Oakland Raiders selecting quarterback JaMarcus Russell from Louisiana State University as the first overall pick.[2][3]
This draft class is widely regarded as one of the most talented in modern NFL history, producing multiple Pro Football Hall of Famers and perennial All-Pro performers who defined franchises across the league.[4] Key early selections included wide receiver Calvin Johnson (second overall, Detroit Lions), offensive tackle Joe Thomas (third overall, Cleveland Browns), and running back Adrian Peterson (seventh overall, Minnesota Vikings), all of whom became cornerstone players.[5] Later first-round gems like linebacker Patrick Willis (eleventh overall, San Francisco 49ers) and cornerback Darrelle Revis (fourteenth overall, New York Jets) further bolstered the class's defensive talent.[2]
Among the draftees, four have been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Johnson (inducted 2021), Thomas (inducted 2023), Revis (inducted 2023), and Willis (inducted 2024), highlighting the draft's enduring impact on the sport.[6][7] Other standouts, such as running back Marshawn Lynch (twelfth overall, Buffalo Bills) and safety Eric Weddle (thirty-seventh overall, San Diego Chargers), contributed to multiple Super Bowl appearances and earned widespread acclaim for their longevity and production.[5] Kicker Nick Folk (178th overall, Dallas Cowboys), drafted in the sixth round, has also been acclaimed for his longevity and consistent production, remaining the only active player from the 2007 draft class as of late 2025.[8][9] Despite the bust of the top pick Russell, who struggled and was out of the league by 2010, the 2007 draft's depth—spanning offense, defense, and special teams—has led analysts to rank it among the top classes of the 2000s for overall value and star power.[10][11]
Players hailed from approximately 127 colleges, showcasing broad geographic and institutional representation, though powerhouse programs dominated. The University of Florida led with 9 selections, followed by the University of Texas (7) and several schools with 5 including USC, Michigan, and LSU, highlighting contributions from various conferences. The Southeastern Conference accounted for 41 picks, the highest of any conference and a testament to its recruiting prowess and on-field success in producing NFL-ready talent during the mid-2000s.[2][21]
Key trends in the class included an outsized focus on offensive linemen and backfield skill players, aligning with the NFL's ground-and-pound philosophies prevalent in the mid-2000s, where teams prioritized physicality over aerial attacks. The quarterback group stood out for its weakness, with only 12 selected and limited immediate impact, prompting many franchises to delay or trade for established veterans rather than invest high picks. Compared to 2006, the 2007 draft featured fewer running backs, underscoring the continued value placed on the position in an era before the passing revolution took hold. Notably, no international players were drafted, as all selections originated from American colleges, consistent with the league's domestic talent pipeline at the time. The wide receiver position, in particular, yielded several high-impact performers over time.[22][23]
All data from Round 1.[24]
Background
Event details
The 2007 NFL Draft was held over two days, April 28 and 29, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York.[12] Rounds 1 through 3 took place on Saturday, April 28, starting at noon ET and concluding around 10 p.m. ET, while Rounds 4 through 7 occurred on Sunday, April 29, beginning at 11 a.m. ET.[12] This marked the first draft presided over by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who announced selections from the stage throughout the event.[13] The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year by ESPN, with additional coverage on ESPN2 and NFL Network in its second year of broadcasting the event.[14] It featured expanded media elements, including live online updates via NFL.com, enhancing real-time fan engagement.[13] In total, the draft consisted of 255 selections across seven rounds, incorporating 32 compensatory picks to account for free agency losses from the prior season.[2] The final selection, known as Mr. Irrelevant, was the 255th overall pick: cornerback Ramzee Robinson from the University of Alabama, chosen by the Detroit Lions.[15] The class was noted for its depth in offensive talent, particularly at skill positions, though it was widely regarded as weak at quarterback.[16]Draft order determination
The draft order for the 2007 NFL Draft was established primarily through the reverse order of the 32 teams' final standings from the 2006 regular season, with the team posting the worst win-loss record receiving the first overall pick and proceeding upward to the Super Bowl champion selecting last.[17] This system applied to the first 18 picks for non-playoff teams and picks 19–32 for playoff teams, ordered by the round of postseason elimination (wild-card losers first, followed by divisional round, conference championship, and Super Bowl participants).[17] The Oakland Raiders secured the No. 1 overall selection after finishing the 2006 season with a league-worst 2–14 record.[18] Ties in records among teams were resolved using a series of tiebreakers, beginning with strength of schedule—the combined winning percentage of all opponents faced, where the lowest value advanced the team higher in the draft order—followed by head-to-head matchup results (if applicable), won-lost-tied percentage in common games, conference record, and strength of victory.[17][19] For instance, the Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins—all with 6–10 records—alternated selections in the seventh through ninth positions of the first round based on these criteria.[20] This same reverse-ordering process, including tiebreakers, governed picks in each of the draft's seven rounds, yielding 223 regular selections across the league.[17] Compensatory selections added to the total pool, with 32 extra picks awarded to 16 teams that suffered a net loss of unrestricted free agents during the 2006 offseason (more departures than arrivals in value). These picks were distributed at the conclusion of the third through seventh rounds, positioned according to the estimated relative salary value of the lost free agents as determined by league formulas. The overall draft thus comprised 255 total selections, incorporating both regular and compensatory picks.[2] Pre-draft trades between teams could further modify the order by exchanging future selections, though the initial framework remained rooted in the prior season's performance.[17]Draft selections
Position breakdown
The 2007 NFL draft consisted of 255 selections, with players distributed across positions in a manner that emphasized trenches and skill roles amid a perceived talent scarcity at quarterback. A total of 12 quarterbacks were chosen, marking one of the shallower classes at the position in recent history, where teams often reached for prospects lacking elite traits. In contrast, running backs totaled 18, wide receivers 35, and tight ends 17, reflecting the era's focus on versatile offensive weapons. The offensive line saw significant investment with 22 tackles, 19 guards, and 6 centers selected, totaling 47 linemen overall. On defense, 25 defensive ends, 18 defensive tackles, 33 linebackers, 30 cornerbacks, and 20 safeties were drafted, while specialists included 3 kickers and 3 punters.[2]| Position | Number Drafted |
|---|---|
| QB | 12 |
| RB | 18 |
| WR | 35 |
| TE | 17 |
| OT | 22 |
| OG | 19 |
| C | 6 |
| DE | 25 |
| DT | 18 |
| LB | 33 |
| CB | 30 |
| S | 20 |
| K | 3 |
| P | 3 |
Round-by-round selections
The 2007 NFL Draft consisted of 255 selections across seven rounds, held on April 28–29 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.[24] The first round featured a strong emphasis on offensive and defensive linemen, with 10 such players selected among the top 32 picks.[24]Round 1
The first round began with the Oakland Raiders selecting quarterback JaMarcus Russell from Louisiana State University with the No. 1 overall pick. Russell, a 6-foot-6 standout at LSU, posted a 61.9% career completion rate with 52 touchdown passes and ranking second all-time at LSU in those categories.[25] The Detroit Lions followed at No. 2, drafting wide receiver Calvin Johnson from Georgia Tech, who set school records with 4,267 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns over three seasons, earning unanimous All-American honors in 2006.[26] At No. 3, the Cleveland Browns chose offensive tackle Joe Thomas from Wisconsin, a three-time All-Big Ten selection who allowed just one sack in his senior year while anchoring the Badgers' line. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected defensive end Gaines Adams from Clemson at No. 4, where he recorded 15.5 sacks in his final two seasons, leading the ACC in 2006. No. 5 went to the Arizona Cardinals with offensive tackle Levi Brown from Penn State, a two-time All-Big Ten honoree who started 40 games for the Nittany Lions. The Washington Redskins picked safety LaRon Landry from LSU at No. 6, who recorded 71 tackles and three interceptions in his senior season of 2006. At No. 7, the Minnesota Vikings selected running back Adrian Peterson from Oklahoma, who rushed for 1,925 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior, setting school records and winning the Doak Walker Award. The Atlanta Falcons took defensive end Jamaal Anderson from Arkansas at No. 8, where he tallied 10 sacks over his career despite playing through injuries. No. 9 was wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. from Ohio State to the Miami Dolphins, a track star who returned four punt touchdowns in college and was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in 2006. Rounding out the top 10, the Houston Texans drafted defensive tackle Amobi Okoye from Louisville at No. 10, the youngest player in draft history at age 20, with 10 sacks in his senior year. The full first-round selections are as follows:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland Raiders | JaMarcus Russell | QB | LSU | |
| 2 | Detroit Lions | Calvin Johnson | WR | Georgia Tech | |
| 3 | Cleveland Browns | Joe Thomas | OT | Wisconsin | |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Gaines Adams | DE | Clemson | |
| 5 | Arizona Cardinals | Levi Brown | OT | Penn State | |
| 6 | Washington Redskins | LaRon Landry | S | LSU | |
| 7 | Minnesota Vikings | Adrian Peterson | RB | Oklahoma | |
| 8 | Atlanta Falcons | Jamaal Anderson | DE | Arkansas | |
| 9 | Miami Dolphins | Ted Ginn Jr. | WR | Ohio State | |
| 10 | Houston Texans | Amobi Okoye | DT | Louisville | |
| 11 | San Francisco 49ers | Patrick Willis | LB | Ole Miss | Compensatory pick |
| 12 | Buffalo Bills | Marshawn Lynch | RB | California | |
| 13 | St. Louis Rams | Adam Carriker | DE | Nebraska | |
| 14 | New York Jets | Darrelle Revis | CB | Pittsburgh | |
| 15 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Lawrence Timmons | LB | Florida State | |
| 16 | Green Bay Packers | Justin Harrell | DT | Tennessee | |
| 17 | Denver Broncos | Jarvis Moss | DE | Florida | |
| 18 | Cincinnati Bengals | Leon Hall | CB | Michigan | |
| 19 | Tennessee Titans | Michael Griffin | S | Texas | |
| 20 | New York Giants | Aaron Ross | CB | Texas | |
| 21 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Reggie Nelson | S | Florida | |
| 22 | Cleveland Browns | Brady Quinn | QB | Notre Dame | From Dallas via trade |
| 23 | Kansas City Chiefs | Dwayne Bowe | WR | LSU | |
| 24 | New England Patriots | Brandon Meriweather | S | Miami (FL) | |
| 25 | Carolina Panthers | Jon Beason | LB | Miami (FL) | |
| 26 | Dallas Cowboys | Anthony Spencer | DE | Purdue | |
| 27 | New Orleans Saints | Robert Meachem | WR | Tennessee | |
| 28 | San Francisco 49ers | Joe Staley | OT | Central Michigan | |
| 29 | Baltimore Ravens | Ben Grubbs | OG | Auburn | |
| 30 | San Diego Chargers | Craig Davis | WR | LSU | |
| 31 | Chicago Bears | Greg Olsen | TE | Miami (FL) | From Buffalo via trade |
| 32 | Indianapolis Colts | Anthony Gonzalez | WR | Ohio State |
Rounds 2–3
In Round 2, mid-round talents emerged, including safety Eric Weddle from Utah selected by the San Diego Chargers at No. 37 overall; Weddle earned Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2006 with 80 tackles and five interceptions. The Pittsburgh Steelers picked defensive end LaMarr Woodley from Michigan at No. 46, where he recorded 11 sacks as a senior and helped the Wolverines to a perfect regular season. Center Ryan Kalil from USC went to the Carolina Panthers at No. 59, a two-time All-American who anchored the line for two national title teams. Other notable Round 2 selections included quarterback Kevin Kolb from Houston to the Philadelphia Eagles (No. 36), who set school records with 12,429 passing yards, and running back Chris Henry from Arizona to the Tennessee Titans (No. 50), who rushed for 581 yards and 7 touchdowns in his senior year.[24] Round 3 featured additional value picks, such as offensive tackle Marshal Yanda from Iowa to the Baltimore Ravens at No. 86; Yanda started 37 games for the Hawkeyes, earning All-Big Ten honors twice. Defensive end Charles Johnson from Georgia went to the Carolina Panthers at No. 83, leading the Bulldogs with 6.5 sacks in 2006. Linebacker David Harris from Michigan to the New York Jets (No. 47, technically Round 2 but highlighted for impact) recorded 66 tackles in his senior season. These rounds saw 67 total picks, with a focus on defensive backs and linemen.[24]Rounds 4–7
Later rounds produced several sleepers who became key contributors, including offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod from Towson to the New Orleans Saints at No. 125 in Round 4; Bushrod, an FCS standout, earned All-Atlantic 10 honors with minimal sacks allowed in his senior year. Tight end Brent Celek from Cincinnati went to the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 137 in Round 5, where he set school records with 2,060 receiving yards. In Round 6, quarterback Troy Smith from Ohio State was selected by the Baltimore Ravens at No. 174; the 2006 Heisman Trophy winner threw for 2,542 yards and 23 touchdowns in his senior season. Round 7 included defensive back Ramzee Robinson from Alabama to the Detroit Lions at No. 244, a versatile corner who intercepted four passes in his final college year.[24] These rounds accounted for 156 selections (Rounds 4: 38 picks, Round 5: 37, Round 6: 36, Round 7: 45), often featuring developmental prospects and compensatory picks awarded to teams like the 49ers and Eagles for free-agent losses.[24] While exhaustive listings are extensive, the picks emphasized depth at positions like wide receiver and defensive line, with trades adding complexity to the order.[24]Additional selections
Supplemental draft
The NFL supplemental draft provides an opportunity for players who were ineligible to participate in the regular draft due to academic, disciplinary, or other NCAA-related issues to enter the league. Held annually in the summer following the primary April draft, the process allows teams to select such players in a single-day event, with the selecting team required to forfeit an equivalent-round pick in the subsequent year's regular draft. This mechanism ensures fairness by compensating teams for the lost future selection while integrating eligible prospects without disrupting the main draft order.[27] In 2007, the supplemental draft took place on July 12, shortly after the regular draft concluded in late April. Only two players were selected, reflecting the rarity of the event; since its inception in 1977, the supplemental draft has produced just 46 total picks league-wide, far fewer than the 255 selections in the 2007 main draft. Both selections involved players sidelined by academic ineligibility during their final college seasons.[28][29] The San Diego Chargers chose safety Paul Oliver from the University of Georgia in the fourth round (1st overall in that round). Oliver, who had started 13 games as a cornerback for the Bulldogs in 2006, entered the draft after academic issues prevented his return for a senior season. The Baltimore Ravens followed by selecting offensive tackle Jared Gaither from the University of Maryland in the fifth round (1st overall in that round). Gaither, a standout left tackle who had earned All-ACC honors as a junior, was ruled academically ineligible for Maryland's 2007 campaign despite regaining eligibility for NFL purposes. As a result, the Chargers forfeited their 2008 fourth-round pick, and the Ravens surrendered their 2008 fifth-rounder.[30][31][32][33]| Round | Overall Pick | Team | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | San Diego Chargers | Paul Oliver | S | Georgia |
| 5 | 1 | Baltimore Ravens | Jared Gaither | OT | Maryland |
Notable undrafted players
Following the 2007 NFL Draft, which concluded on April 29, teams engaged in a frenzied period of signing undrafted free agents (UDFAs) to bolster their rosters, with negotiations often driven by agents pitching players to teams based on positional needs and immediate contributions in training camp.[34] Unlike drafted players who receive guaranteed contracts, UDFAs signed standard rookie deals at the league minimum, facing intense competition to secure practice squad or 53-man roster spots during the preseason.[34] This process highlighted the draft's limitations, as several overlooked talents from the 2007 class carved out significant roles through persistence and opportunity. Among the most notable UDFAs from the 2007 class were players who addressed specific team deficiencies and demonstrated versatility early on. Pierre Thomas, a running back from the University of Illinois, signed with the New Orleans Saints on April 30, 2007, and quickly adapted to a multifaceted role, appearing in 10 games as a rookie while providing blocking and receiving support behind established backs.[35] His immediate integration into the Saints' offense underscored the value of UDFAs in depth roles during roster battles. Lyle Sendlein, a center from the University of Texas, joined the Arizona Cardinals shortly after the draft, filling a need at the interior line following injuries; he started two games as a rookie and became a fixture, anchoring the position for the next several seasons.[36] Similarly, safety Melvin Bullitt from Texas A&M signed with the Indianapolis Colts on May 1, 2007, earning early playing time on special teams and in defensive packages, which helped him transition to a starting role by 2009.[37] Quarterback Matt Moore, out of Oregon State, was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on April 30, 2007, competing in a crowded backfield during preseason but ultimately latching on with the Carolina Panthers via waivers, where he served as a reliable backup and occasional starter.[38] Eric Weems, a wide receiver and return specialist from Bethune-Cookman University, inked a deal with the Atlanta Falcons on May 2, 2007, and contributed immediately on special teams, handling punt and kickoff returns while vying for offensive snaps.[39] Linebacker Nick Roach from Northwestern signed with the San Diego Chargers on May 1, 2007, starting on the practice squad before moving to the Chicago Bears, where he developed into a special teams contributor and eventual starter.[40]| Player | Position | College | Team Signed (Date) | Immediate Role/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Thomas | RB | Illinois | Saints (Apr 30) | Rookie appearances in 10 games; receptions leader among RBs |
| Lyle Sendlein | C | Texas | Cardinals (Apr 30) | Started 2 games due to injuries; line depth |
| Melvin Bullitt | S | Texas A&M | Colts (May 1) | Special teams and dime defense snaps |
| Matt Moore | QB | Oregon State | Cowboys (Apr 30) | Preseason competition; waived to Panthers |
| Eric Weems | WR/KR | Bethune-Cookman | Falcons (May 2) | Return duties; practice squad elevation |
| Nick Roach | LB | Northwestern | Chargers (May 1) | Practice squad; special teams transition |