Calvin Pace was drafted No. 18 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. 187 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 187
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 611st at Wake Forest
The pick
How Calvin Pace came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Wake Forest
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 269 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
187 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 187
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 611st among Wake Forest picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1321% of career value
- Final season
- 201512 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Calvin Pace.
USC · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Penn State
California
Georgia
Wake Forest in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Wake Forest
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Calvin Pace in the 2003 NFL Draft
Calvin Pace is a Defensive end out of Wake Forest selected No. 18 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft. 187 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Wake Forest has produced 65 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 Calvin Pace drafted?
Calvin Pace was selected No. 18 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/calvin-pace.
What college did Calvin Pace play for?
Calvin Pace played college football at Wake Forest in the ACC. See every Wake Forest draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wake-forest-demon-deacons.
How did Calvin Pace's NFL career turn out?
187 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/calvin-pace.