Cory Redding was drafted No. 66 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Texas. 188 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #66
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 188
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 5415th at Texas
The pick
How Cory Redding came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 279 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
188 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 188
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 5415th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2648% of career value
- Final season
- 201512 years after the draft
Around pick 66
Who came off the board on either side of Cory Redding.
Louisville
Tennessee
Cincinnati
Arizona · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Texas in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cory Redding in the 2003 NFL Draft
Cory Redding is a Defensive end out of Texas selected No. 66 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft. 188 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Cory Redding drafted?
Cory Redding was selected No. 66 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/cory-redding.
What college did Cory Redding play for?
Cory Redding played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Cory Redding's NFL career turn out?
188 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/cory-redding.