Tory James was drafted No. 44 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1996 NFL Draft out of LSU. 158 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 158
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4040th at LSU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Tory James came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
158 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 158
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4040th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 410% of career value
- Final season
- 200610 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Tory James.
Michigan State
Vanderbilt
USC
LSU in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Peterson
DB · ARI · 2011
LSU · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#69
Tyrann Mathieu
DB · ARI · 2013
LSU · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#6
LaRon Landry
DB · WAS · 2007
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
#18
Eric Reid
DB · SF · 2013
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
#205
Eugene Daniel
DB · IND · 1984
LSU
#78
Greg Jackson
DB · NYG · 1989
LSU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tory James in the 1996 NFL Draft
Tory James is a Defensive back out of LSU selected No. 44 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1996 NFL Draft. 158 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Tory James drafted?
Tory James was selected No. 44 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tory-james.
What college did Tory James play for?
Tory James played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Tory James's NFL career turn out?
158 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/tory-james.