Ian Gold was drafted No. 40 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 115 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 115
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3934th at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ian Gold came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
115 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 115
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3934th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3385% of career value
- Final season
- 20077 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of Ian Gold.
Arizona State · 1× Pro Bowl
Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Alabama
Michigan in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ian Gold in the 2000 NFL Draft
Ian Gold is a Linebacker out of Michigan selected No. 40 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2000 NFL Draft. 115 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Ian Gold drafted?
Ian Gold was selected No. 40 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/ian-gold.
What college did Ian Gold play for?
Ian Gold played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Ian Gold's NFL career turn out?
115 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/ian-gold.