Reuben Droughns was drafted No. 81 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2726th at Oregon
The pick
How Reuben Droughns came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Oregon
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2726th among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14% of career value
- Final season
- 20088 years after the draft
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Reuben Droughns.
Tulane
Florida
Kansas State
Oregon in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Reuben Droughns in the 2000 NFL Draft
Reuben Droughns is a Running back out of Oregon selected No. 81 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2000 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 Reuben Droughns drafted?
Reuben Droughns was selected No. 81 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/reuben-droughns.
What college did Reuben Droughns play for?
Reuben Droughns played college football at Oregon in the Big Ten. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did Reuben Droughns's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/reuben-droughns.