Courtney Van Buren was drafted No. 80 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. 9 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #80
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 9
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 35th at Arkansas-Pine Bluff
The pick
How Courtney Van Buren came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
9 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 9
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 35th among Arkansas-Pine Bluff picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 20041 years after the draft
Around pick 80
Who came off the board on either side of Courtney Van Buren.
Memphis · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Texas
UCLA
Other T picks from Arkansas-Pine Bluff
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Courtney Van Buren in the 2003 NFL Draft
Courtney Van Buren is a Offensive tackle out of Arkansas-Pine Bluff selected No. 80 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Arkansas-Pine Bluff has produced 9 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 Courtney Van Buren drafted?
Courtney Van Buren was selected No. 80 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/courtney-van-buren.
What college did Courtney Van Buren play for?
Courtney Van Buren played college football at Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the SWAC. See every Arkansas-Pine Bluff draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-pine-bluff-golden-lions.
How did Courtney Van Buren's NFL career turn out?
9 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/courtney-van-buren.