Gerard Warren was drafted No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Florida. 163 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value

2001 NFL Draft · Rd 1 · #3 overall

Gerard Warren Florida Draft

Gerard Warren was drafted No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Florida. 163 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value

Overall pick
#3
Round
1
Draft class
2001
NFL games
163
Years as starter
9
Career AV
4921st at Florida

The pick

How Gerard Warren came off the board in 2001.

Drafted by

Cleveland Browns

Rd 1 · #3 overall · AFC North

Full 2001 draft class (246 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

163 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value

Games played
163
Seasons as a starter
9
Career approximate value
4921st among Florida picks
AV with the drafting club
2551% of career value
Final season
201110 years after the draft

Around pick 3

Who came off the board on either side of Gerard Warren.

Florida in the 2001 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other DT picks from Florida

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

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Gerard Warren in the 2001 NFL Draft

Gerard Warren is a Defensive tackle out of Florida selected No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2001 NFL Draft. 163 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Gerard Warren drafted?

Gerard Warren was selected No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/gerard-warren.

What college did Gerard Warren play for?

Gerard Warren played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.

How did Gerard Warren's NFL career turn out?

163 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/gerard-warren.