Dominic Raiola was drafted No. 50 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 219 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 219
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 648th at Nebraska
The pick
How Dominic Raiola came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
219 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Games played
- 219
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 648th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 64100% of career value
- Final season
- 201413 years after the draft
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Dominic Raiola.
Purdue · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Maryland
Marshall
Wisconsin · 1× Pro Bowl
Nebraska in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dominic Raiola in the 2001 NFL Draft
Dominic Raiola is a Center out of Nebraska selected No. 50 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2001 NFL Draft. 219 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Dominic Raiola drafted?
Dominic Raiola was selected No. 50 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/dominic-raiola.
What college did Dominic Raiola play for?
Dominic Raiola played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Dominic Raiola's NFL career turn out?
219 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/dominic-raiola.