Richard Seymour was drafted No. 6 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 164 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 164
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 913rd at Georgia
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Richard Seymour came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
164 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
- Games played
- 164
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 913rd among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7380% of career value
- Final season
- 201211 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Richard Seymour.
Missouri · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
TCU · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
California · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Georgia in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Richard Seymour in the 2001 NFL Draft
Richard Seymour is a Defensive end out of Georgia selected No. 6 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft. 164 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Richard Seymour drafted?
Richard Seymour was selected No. 6 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/richard-seymour.
What college did Richard Seymour play for?
Richard Seymour played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Richard Seymour's NFL career turn out?
164 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/richard-seymour.