Regan Upshaw was drafted No. 12 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of California. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3630th at California
The pick
How Regan Upshaw came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3630th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2364% of career value
- Final season
- 20048 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Regan Upshaw.
Auburn · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
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.
Cameron Jordan
DE · NO · 2011
California · 1× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#7
Andre Carter
DE · SF · 2001
California · 1× Pro Bowl
#145
Chidi Ahanotu
DE · TB · 1993
California
#16
Duane Clemons
DE · MIN
California
#112
Brandon Whiting
DE · PHI · 1998
California
#68
Reggie Camp
DE · CLE · 1983
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Regan Upshaw in the 1996 NFL Draft
Regan Upshaw is a Defensive end out of California selected No. 12 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 36 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 Regan Upshaw drafted?
Regan Upshaw was selected No. 12 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/regan-upshaw.
What college did Regan Upshaw play for?
Regan Upshaw 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 Regan Upshaw's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/regan-upshaw.