NFL draft

Tennessee NFL Draft Picks

Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.

Neyland Stadium • Knoxville • TN

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Total Picks

First Round

Best Overall

#10

Avg Round

3.9

Draft context

Tennessee NFL Draft pipeline

Draft results show how Tennessee talent translates to the NFL by year, round, position, and pro destination. The filters help separate recent development from the full historical pipeline.

This view currently includes 35 draft picks across the current range and filters, including 3 first-rounders. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.

NFL Draft Pipeline

Explore how Tennessee talent translates to Sundays with adjustable timelines, charts, and breakdowns by round, position, and NFL destination.

Total Picks

2017 – 2026

First Rounders

Latest: James Pearce Jr. (2025)

Best Pick

#10

Darnell Wright • 2023

Position Spotlight

Wide Receiver

8 total picks

Start YearEnd YearRoundPosition

NFL Destination

Draft Picks Over Time

Rounds Breakdown

Day three picks: 18 • Average round: 3.9

Position Distribution

Top NFL Destinations

Most common landing spots for Tennessee alumni.

Kansas City Chiefs

4 picks

Detroit Lions

3 picks

Carolina Panthers

3 picks

Las Vegas Raiders

3 picks

New Orleans Saints

2 picks

Pittsburgh Steelers

2 picks

Draft Picks Detail

Showing 35 players that match your filters.


Colton Hood Cornerback • 5'11" • 193 lbs From Mcdonough, GA, USA	2026	Round 2 (Pick 5)	#37	New York Giants	Rank 31 • Grade 86
Chris Brazzell II Wide Receiver • 6'4" • 198 lbs From Midland, TX, USA	2026	Round 3 (Pick 19)	#83	Carolina Panthers	Rank 42 • Grade 84
Jermod McCoy Cornerback • 6'0" • 188 lbs From Whitehouse, TX, USA	2026	Round 4 (Pick 1)	#101	Las Vegas Raiders	Rank 16 • Grade 88
Joshua Josephs Defensive Edge • 6'3" • 242 lbs From Kennesaw, GA, USA	2026	Round 5 (Pick 7)	#147	Washington	Rank 94 • Grade 73
Tyre West Defensive Edge • 6'3" • 290 lbs From Tifton, GA, USA	2026	Round 7 (Pick 6)	#222	Detroit Lions	Rank 369 • Grade 37
James Pearce Jr. Defensive Edge • 6'5" • 245 lbs From Charlotte, NC, USA	2025	Round 1 (Pick 26)	#26	Atlanta Falcons	Rank 16 • Grade 90
Omarr Norman-Lott Defensive Tackle • 6'2" • 291 lbs From North Highlands, CA, USA	2025	Round 2 (Pick 31)	#63	Kansas City Chiefs	Rank 66 • Grade 80
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Wide Receiver • 6'5" • 205 lbs From Baltimore, MD, USA	2025	Round 4 (Pick 6)	#108	Las Vegas Raiders	Rank 237 • Grade 43
Dylan Sampson Running Back • 5'8" • 200 lbs From Baton Rouge, LA, USA	2025	Round 4 (Pick 24)	#126	Cleveland Browns	Rank 80 • Grade 75
Jaylen Wright Running Back • 5'11" • 210 lbs From Durham, NC, USA	2024	Round 4 (Pick 20)	#120	Miami Dolphins	Rank 97 • Grade 71
Joe Milton III Quarterback • 6'5" • 235 lbs From Pahokee, FL, USA	2024	Round 6 (Pick 17)	#193	New England Patriots	Rank 277 • Grade 38
Kamal Hadden Cornerback • 6'1" • 196 lbs From River Rouge, MI, USA	2024	Round 6 (Pick 35)	#211	Kansas City Chiefs	Rank 177 • Grade 55
Darnell Wright Offensive Tackle • 6'5" • 333 lbs From Huntington, WV, USA	2023	Round 1 (Pick 10)	#10	Chicago Bears	Rank 18 • Grade 90
Hendon Hooker Quarterback • 6'3" • 217 lbs From Greensboro, NC, USA	2023	Round 3 (Pick 5)	#68	Detroit Lions	Rank 33 • Grade 86
Jalin Hyatt Wide Receiver • 6'0" • 176 lbs From Irmo, SC, USA	2023	Round 3 (Pick 10)	#73	New York Giants	Rank 49 • Grade 83
Cedric Tillman Wide Receiver • 6'3" • 213 lbs From Las Vegas, NV, USA	2023	Round 3 (Pick 11)	#74	Cleveland Browns	Rank 59 • Grade 80
Byron Young Defensive End • 6'2" • 250 lbs From Georgetown, SC, USA	2023	Round 3 (Pick 14)	#77	Los Angeles Rams	Rank 76 • Grade 76
Alontae Taylor Cornerback • 6'0" • 199 lbs From Manchester, TN, USA	2022	Round 2 (Pick 17)	#49	New Orleans Saints	Rank 109 • Grade 70
Velus Jones Jr. Wide Receiver • 6'0" • 204 lbs From Saraland, AL, USA	2022	Round 3 (Pick 7)	#71	Chicago Bears	Rank 106 • Grade 70
Matthew Butler Defensive Tackle • 6'4" • 297 lbs From Raleigh, NC, USA	2022	Round 5 (Pick 32)	#175	Las Vegas Raiders	Rank 144 • Grade 63
Cade Mays Offensive Guard • 6'5" • 311 lbs From Knoxville, TN, USA	2022	Round 6 (Pick 21)	#199	Carolina Panthers	Rank 211 • Grade 52
Theo Jackson Safety • 6'2" • 203 lbs From Nashville, TN, USA	2022	Round 6 (Pick 26)	#204	Tennessee Titans	—
Josh Palmer Wide Receiver • 6'1" • 210 lbs From Brampton, ON, CAN	2021	Round 3 (Pick 14)	#77	Los Angeles Chargers	Rank 183 • Grade 55
Trey Smith Offensive Guard • 6'6" • 321 lbs From Jackson, TN, USA	2021	Round 6 (Pick 42)	#226	Kansas City Chiefs	Rank 100 • Grade 71
Darrell Taylor Defensive End • 6'4" • 267 lbs From Hopewell, VA, USA	2020	Round 2 (Pick 16)	#48	Seattle Seahawks	Rank 70 • Grade 75
Jauan Jennings Wide Receiver • 6'3" • 215 lbs From Murfreesboro, TN, USA	2020	Round 7 (Pick 3)	#217	San Francisco 49ers	Rank 278 • Grade 34
Rashaan Gaulden Cornerback • 6'1" • 197 lbs From Spring Hill, TN, USA	2018	Round 3 (Pick 21)	#85	Carolina Panthers	Rank 111 • Grade 69
John Kelly Running Back • 5'10" • 216 lbs From Detroit, MI, USA	2018	Round 6 (Pick 2)	#176	Los Angeles Rams	Rank 159 • Grade 60
Kahlil McKenzie Defensive Tackle • 6'3" • 314 lbs	2018	Round 6 (Pick 24)	#198	Kansas City Chiefs	Rank 304 • Grade 34
Derek Barnett Defensive End • 6'3" • 259 lbs From Nashville, TN, USA	2017	Round 1 (Pick 14)	#14	Philadelphia Eagles	Rank 13 • Grade 91
Alvin Kamara Running Back • 5'10" • 214 lbs From Norcross, GA, USA	2017	Round 3 (Pick 3)	#67	New Orleans Saints	Rank 40 • Grade 86
Cam Sutton Cornerback • 5'11" • 188 lbs	2017	Round 3 (Pick 30)	#94	Pittsburgh Steelers	Rank 94 • Grade 73
Jalen Reeves-Maybin Outside Linebacker • 6'0" • 230 lbs From Clarksville, TN, USA	2017	Round 4 (Pick 18)	#124	Detroit Lions	Rank 193 • Grade 51
Josh Malone Wide Receiver • 6'3" • 208 lbs From Gallatin, TN, USA	2017	Round 4 (Pick 22)	#128	Cincinnati Bengals	Rank 111 • Grade 71
Joshua Dobbs Quarterback • 6'3" • 216 lbs From Alpharetta, GA, USA	2017	Round 4 (Pick 29)	#135	Pittsburgh Steelers	Rank 63 • Grade 79