Dan Orlovsky was drafted No. 145 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft out of UConn. 26 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 9 · #145 overall
Dan Orlovsky UConn Draft
Dan Orlovsky was drafted No. 145 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft out of UConn. 26 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 26
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 717th at UConn
The pick
How Dan Orlovsky came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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UConn
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 225 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 126 prospect67.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
26 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 26
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 717th among UConn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 571% of career value
- Final season
- 201510 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Dan Orlovsky.
North Carolina A&T
Notre Dame
Cincinnati · 2× Pro Bowl
Miami (OH)
UConn in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from UConn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dan Orlovsky in the 2005 NFL Draft
Dan Orlovsky is a Quarterback out of UConn selected No. 145 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft. 26 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value UConn has produced 37 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 Dan Orlovsky drafted?
Dan Orlovsky was selected No. 145 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/dan-orlovsky.
What college did Dan Orlovsky play for?
Dan Orlovsky played college football at UConn in the Big East. See every UConn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uconn-huskies.
How did Dan Orlovsky's NFL career turn out?
26 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/dan-orlovsky.