James Dexter was drafted No. 137 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #137
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1537th at South Carolina
The pick
How James Dexter came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1537th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1387% of career value
- Final season
- 20004 years after the draft
Around pick 137
Who came off the board on either side of James Dexter.
Michigan
Clemson
Texas
South Carolina in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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
James Dexter in the 1996 NFL Draft
James Dexter is a Offensive tackle out of South Carolina selected No. 137 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 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 James Dexter drafted?
James Dexter was selected No. 137 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/james-dexter.
What college did James Dexter play for?
James Dexter 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 James Dexter's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/james-dexter.