Vernon Carey was drafted No. 19 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Miami. 121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 19 · #19 overall
Vernon Carey Miami Draft
Vernon Carey was drafted No. 19 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Miami. 121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4445th at Miami
The pick
How Vernon Carey came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Miami
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 335 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 31 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4445th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 44100% of career value
- Final season
- 20117 years after the draft
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Vernon Carey.
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
USC
Miami in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Sean Taylor
DB · WAS
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#6
Kellen Winslow
TE · CLE
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#12
Jonathan Vilma
LB · NYJ
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#17
D.J. Williams
LB · DEN
Miami
#21
Vince Wilfork
NT · NE
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#213
Darrell McClover
LB · NYJ
Miami
#215
Alfonso Marshall
DB · CHI
Miami
#254
Carlos Joseph
T · LAC
Miami
Other T picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vernon Carey in the 2004 NFL Draft
Vernon Carey is a Offensive tackle out of Miami selected No. 19 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Vernon Carey drafted?
Vernon Carey was selected No. 19 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/vernon-carey.
What college did Vernon Carey play for?
Vernon Carey played college football at Miami in the Big East. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Vernon Carey's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/vernon-carey.