Aaron Gibson was drafted No. 27 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

1999 NFL Draft · Rd 1 · #27 overall

Aaron Gibson Wisconsin Draft

Aaron Gibson was drafted No. 27 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

Overall pick
#27
Round
1
Draft class
1999
NFL games
38
Years as starter
2
Career AV
1456th at Wisconsin

The pick

How Aaron Gibson came off the board in 1999.

Drafted by

Detroit Lions

Rd 1 · #27 overall · NFC North

Full 1999 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Offensive tackle T
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

Games played
38
Seasons as a starter
2
Career approximate value
1456th among Wisconsin picks
AV with the drafting club
750% of career value
Final season
20045 years after the draft

Around pick 27

Who came off the board on either side of Aaron Gibson.

Wisconsin in the 1999 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other T picks from Wisconsin

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Aaron Gibson in the 1999 NFL Draft

Aaron Gibson is a Offensive tackle out of Wisconsin selected No. 27 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Aaron Gibson drafted?

Aaron Gibson was selected No. 27 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/aaron-gibson.

What college did Aaron Gibson play for?

Aaron Gibson played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.

How did Aaron Gibson's NFL career turn out?

38 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/aaron-gibson.