List of Virginia Cavaliers in the NFL draft


This is a '''list of Virginia Cavaliers football players in the NFL draft.'''

Selections

YearRoundPickOverallPlayerTeamPositionNotes
1940189169Jim GilletteGreen Bay PackersB-
1942111Bill DudleyPittsburgh SteelersB-
1945149140John DudaPhiladelphia EaglesB-
1946132112Joe KirklandBoston YanksT-
1946285265Charlie EllisNew York GiantsB-
1947233208Tom DudleyWashington RedskinsE-
19485530Bruce BaileyLos Angeles RamsB-
19486540George GrimesLos Angeles RamsB-
1948189164Ray BrownChicago BearsB-
1948229204Lockwood FrizzellPhiladelphia EaglesC-
1948284259Joe McCaryBoston YanksB-
1948321294George NeffBoston YanksB-
1949196187Joe LeonardLos Angeles RamsT-
1950133160Carlton ElliottGreen Bay PackersE-
195111212Gene SchroederChicago BearsE-
19517276John PapitWashington RedskinsB-
1951202233Dick JohnsonGreen Bay PackersT-
19525958Bob MillerDetroit LionsT-
1952207236Jimmy LesaneChicago BearsB-
1952289334Joe PalumboSan Francisco 49ersG-
195351160Tom ScottLos Angeles RamsE-
19532112253Bob TataDetroit LionsB-
1954138153Joe MehalickPhiladelphia EaglesT-
1956156175John PolzerBaltimore ColtsQB-
1956276319Herb HartwellBaltimore ColtsB-
19575352Henry JordanCleveland BrownsDT-
19571910227Bob GundermanDetroit LionsE-
19587982John DiehlBaltimore ColtsT-
195871285Hal OuttenDetroit LionsT-
1958165186Fred PolzerWashington RedskinsE-
1958191218Sonny RandleChicago CardinalsB-
1960139153Dave GrahamPhiladelphia EaglesE-
196241456Ron GassertGreen Bay PackersT-
196341153Harlow FullwoodBaltimore ColtsG-
196371498Turnley ToddGreen Bay PackersLB-
19641412194Terry SiegCleveland BrownsB-
196571195Bob KowalkowskiDetroit LionsG-
19664856Don ParkerSan Francisco 49ersG-
196687117John PincavageDetroit LionsRB-
19672430Bob DavisHouston OilersQB-
196775164Ed CarringtonHouston OilersWR-
19671018255Jim CopelandCleveland BrownsG-
19671114277Carroll JarvisSan Diego ChargersRB-
19671426367George StetterNew Orleans SaintsDB-
1968525136John NaponicOakland RaidersT-
196959113Frank QuayleDenver BroncosRB-
1969710166Jeff AndersonWashington RedskinsRB-
19691020254Greg ShellyCleveland BrownsG-
1969149347Rick BrandWashington RedskinsDT-
19691510374Paul RogersWashington RedskinsT-
19711310322Dan RyczekWashington RedskinsC-
1972139321Andy SelfridgeSan Diego ChargersLB-
19731520384Dave SullivanCleveland BrownsWR-
19744381Harrison DavisSan Diego ChargersWR-
19741018252Paul RyczekAtlanta FalconsC-
19741110270Kent MerrittNew Orleans SaintsWR-
1975124290Dick AmbroseCleveland BrownsLB-
19751517381Ken SheltonDenver BroncosTE-
19751612402Ken LambertHouston OilersDB-
197611515Tom GlassicDenver BroncosG-
197686215Scott GardnerBuffalo BillsQB-
197722553Mike OzdowskiBaltimore ColtsDE-
1978525135John ChomaSan Diego ChargersG-
197994224Russ HendersonBaltimore ColtsP-
198058118Tony BlountNew York GiantsDB-
1980818211Grant HudsonSt. Louis CardinalsDT-
1981527138Tommy VigoritoMiami DolphinsRB-
1982421104Stuart AndersonKansas City ChiefsLB-
1982122308Greg TaylorNew England PatriotsWR-
1984717185Quentin WalkerSt. Louis CardinalsRB-
198487203Billy GriggsNew York JetsTE-
198521240Lester LylesNew York JetsDB-
198541599Bob OldermanKansas City ChiefsG-
1985725193Ron MattesSeattle SeahawksT-
1986166Jim DombrowskiNew Orleans SaintsT-
19863762Barry WordNew Orleans SaintsRB-
1986618156Jim HuddlestonWashington RedskinsG-
1987104255Don MajkowskiGreen Bay PackersQB-
1988614151Scott SeculesDallas CowboysQB-
198911414Jeff LagemanNew York JetsLB-
19892230John FordDetroit LionsWR-
1989719186David GriggsNew Orleans SaintsLB-
1990612149Marcus WilsonLos Angeles RaidersRB-
199085198Ray SavageLos Angeles RamsLB-
19901112288Tim O'ConnorCincinnati BengalsT-
199111010Herman MooreDetroit LionsWR-
199141093Tony CovingtonTampa Bay BuccaneersDB-
1991915238Bruce McGonnigalPittsburgh SteelersTE-
1991116284Shawn MooreDenver BroncosQB-
199211010Ray RobertsSeattle SeahawksT-
199221240Matt BlundinKansas City ChiefsQB-
19921021273Nikki FisherChicago BearsRB-
19932231Chris SladeNew England PatriotsDE-
199332278Terry KirbyMiami DolphinsRB-
19934488David WareNew York JetsT-
199367147Greg JeffriesDetroit LionsDB-
19943671Keith LyleSt. Louis RamsDB-
1994530161Jon ReidHouston OilersT-
199533094Mike FrederickCleveland BrownsDE-
199549107Tyrone DavisNew York JetsWR-
1995635206Charles WayNew York GiantsRB-
1996527159Patrick JeffersDenver BroncosWR-
1997188James FarriorNew York JetsLB-
199712525Jon HarrisPhiladelphia EaglesDE-
19972434Jamie SharperBaltimore RavensLB-
19972636Tiki BarberNew York GiantsRB-
19973666Ronde BarberTampa Bay BuccaneersDB-
1997531161Duane AshmanDetroit LionsDE-
199822050Germane CrowellDetroit LionsWR-
1998518141Doug KarczewskiNew York JetsT-
199913030Patrick KerneyAtlanta FalconsDE-
1999429124Wali RainerCleveland BrownsLB-
1999436131Aaron BrooksGreen Bay PackersQB-
199978214Antonio DinglePittsburgh SteelersDT-
1999710216Anthony PoindexterBaltimore RavensDB-
1999720226Robert HuntTampa Bay BuccaneersG-
2000177Thomas JonesArizona CardinalsRBPro Bowl
200033294John St. ClairSt. Louis RamsC
2000618184Shannon TaylorSan Diego ChargersLB
2000621187Antwan HarrisNew England PatriotsDB
2001510141Bill BaberKansas City ChiefsTE
2002420118Chris LuzarJacksonville JaguarsTE
2002720231Monsanto PopeDenver BroncosDT
2002726237Antwoine WomackNew England PatriotsRB
200333094Angelo CrowellBuffalo BillsLB
200333195Billy McMullenPhiladelphia EaglesWR
200432790Matt SchaubAtlanta FalconsQB2× Pro Bowl
200513030Heath MillerPittsburgh SteelersTE2× Pro Bowl
All-Rookie Team
200533195Darryl BlackstockArizona CardinalsLB
2005410111Elton BrownArizona CardinalsG
2005426127Alvin PearmanJacksonville JaguarsRB
2005431132Chris CantyDallas CowboysDE
2005629203Andrew HoffmanCleveland BrownsDT
2005734248Patrick EstesSan Francisco 49ersTE
2006144D'Brickashaw FergusonNew York JetsT3× Pro Bowl
All-Rookie Team
2006510143Brad ButlerBuffalo BillsT
2006511144Marques HagansSt. Louis RamsWR
200661170Wali LundyHouston TexansRB
2006619188Kurt SmithSan Diego ChargersK
2007734244Jason SnellingAtlanta FalconsRB
2007735245Marcus HamiltonTampa Bay BuccaneersDB
2008122Chris LongSt. Louis RamsDEAll-Rookie Team
200811515Branden AlbertKansas City ChiefsG2× Pro Bowl
2008630196Tom SantiIndianapolis ColtsTE
2009188Eugene MonroeJacksonville JaguarsT
200921345Clint SintimNew York GiantsLB
2009612185Cedric PeermanBaltimore RavensRBPro Bowl
2009635208John PhillipsDallas CowboysTE
20102234Chris CookMinnesota VikingsDB
20112133Ras-I DowlingNew England PatriotsDB
2012730237Cam JohnsonSan Francisco 49ersDE
201358141Oday AboushiNew York JetsT
20143266Morgan MosesWashington RedskinsT
2014434134Brent UrbanBaltimore RavensDT
2014629205Luke BowankoJacksonville JaguarsC
201531579Eli HaroldSan Francisco 49ersLB
201563179Max VallesOakland RaidersLB
2016634209Maurice CanadyBaltimore RavensDB
2018510147Micah KiserLos Angeles RamsLB
2018521158Andrew BrownCincinnati BengalsDE
201923163Juan ThornhillKansas City ChiefsDBAll-Rookie Team
2019625198Tim HarrisSan Francisco 49ersDB
202055151Joe ReedLos Angeles ChargersWR
2020512158Bryce HallNew York JetsDB
20223973Jelani WoodsIndianapolis ColtsTE
2023524159Dontayvion WicksGreen Bay PackersWR
202468184Malik WashingtonMiami DolphinsWR
202532993Jonas SankerNew Orleans SaintsS

Notable undrafted players

Note: No drafts held before 1920
YearPlayerPositionDebut TeamNotes
1963QBBaltimore Colts
1981LBMiami Dolphins
1983LBNew England Patriots
1993KTampa Bay Buccaneers
1995DTSan Francisco 49ers
2000TECarolina Panthers
2000TCleveland Browns
2001LBTennessee Titans
2001FBJacksonville Jaguars
2009WRDallas Cowboys
2011LSBuffalo Bills
2012SSt. Louis Rams
2019WRAtlanta Falcons