Deltha O'Neal was drafted No. 15 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2000 NFL Draft out of California. 132 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #15
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 132
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4523rd at California
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Deltha O'Neal came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
132 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 132
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4523rd among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2249% of career value
- Final season
- 20088 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 15
Who came off the board on either side of Deltha O'Neal.
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
California in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
California · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#98
Thomas DeCoud
DB · ATL · 2008
California · 1× Pro Bowl
#93
Chris Conte
DB · CHI · 2011
California
#135
Matt Giordano
DB · IND · 2005
California
#40
Je'Rod Cherry
DB · NO · 1996
California
#76
Marquis Smith
DB · CLE · 1999
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Deltha O'Neal in the 2000 NFL Draft
Deltha O'Neal is a Defensive back out of California selected No. 15 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2000 NFL Draft. 132 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 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 Deltha O'Neal drafted?
Deltha O'Neal was selected No. 15 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/deltha-o-neal.
What college did Deltha O'Neal play for?
Deltha O'Neal 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 Deltha O'Neal's NFL career turn out?
132 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/deltha-o-neal.