Ernest Dye was drafted No. 18 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1993 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1046th at South Carolina
The pick
How Ernest Dye came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1046th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 19974 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Ernest Dye.
California
Notre Dame
Jackson State
Other T picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ernest Dye in the 1993 NFL Draft
Ernest Dye is a Offensive tackle out of South Carolina selected No. 18 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1993 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 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 Ernest Dye drafted?
Ernest Dye was selected No. 18 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/ernest-dye.
What college did Ernest Dye play for?
Ernest Dye played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Ernest Dye's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/ernest-dye.