Duane Clemons was drafted No. 16 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft out of California. 142 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 142
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3926th at California
The pick
How Duane Clemons came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
142 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 142
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3926th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1026% of career value
- Final season
- 20059 years after the draft
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Duane Clemons.
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
LSU
California in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Duane Clemons in the 1996 NFL Draft
Duane Clemons is a Defensive end out of California selected No. 16 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft. 142 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Duane Clemons drafted?
Duane Clemons was selected No. 16 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/duane-clemons.
What college did Duane Clemons play for?
Duane Clemons played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Duane Clemons's NFL career turn out?
142 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/duane-clemons.