Robert Porcher was drafted No. 26 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 187 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 187
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 661st at South Carolina State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Robert Porcher came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
187 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Games played
- 187
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 661st among South Carolina State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 66100% of career value
- Final season
- 200311 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Porcher.
East Carolina
UCLA
Arizona
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Other DE picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Porcher in the 1992 NFL Draft
Robert Porcher is a Defensive end out of South Carolina State selected No. 26 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft. 187 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value South Carolina State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Robert Porcher drafted?
Robert Porcher was selected No. 26 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/robert-porcher.
What college did Robert Porcher play for?
Robert Porcher played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Robert Porcher's NFL career turn out?
187 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/robert-porcher.