With the 2022 draft slated to be held April 28-30 in Las Vegas, Stacker compiled a list of the highest NFL draft picks born in Delaware since 1970 using data from Pro Football Reference. Ties were broken by the most recent year drafted.
With the 2022 draft slated to be held April 28-30 in Las Vegas, Stacker compiled a list of the highest NFL draft picks born in Delaware since 1970 using data from Pro Football Reference. Ties were broken by the most recent year drafted.
– Born: New Castle, Delaware
– Draft pick: Round 3, #66 overall in 1977
– Drafted by: Houston Oilers
– University: Maryland
– Years as a starter in NFL: 4 (0 Pro Bowls)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 14: Brian O’Neill #75 of the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
– Born: Wilmington, Delaware
– Draft pick: Round 2, #62 overall in 2018
– Drafted by: Minnesota Vikings
– University: Pittsburgh
– Years as a starter in NFL: 4 (0 Pro Bowls)
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Offensive tackle Luke Petitgout #77 of the New York Giants looks on before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 17, 2006 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Giants defeated the Eagles 30-24 in overtime. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
– Born: Milford, Delaware
– Draft pick: Round 1, #19 overall in 1999
– Drafted by: NY Giants
– University: Notre Dame
– Years as a starter in NFL: 8 (0 Pro Bowls)
CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 09: Jeff Otah #79 of the Carolina Panthers walks on the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Bank of America Stadium on August, 9, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
– Born: New Castle, Delaware
– Draft pick: Round 1, #19 overall in 2008
– Drafted by: Carolina Panthers
– University: Pittsburgh
– Years as a starter in NFL: 2 (0 Pro Bowls)
– Born: Wilmington, Delaware
– Draft pick: Round 1, #7 overall in 1977
– Drafted by: New Orleans Saints
– University: Maryland
– Years as a starter in NFL: 1 (0 Pro Bowls)