Ellis Hobbs was drafted No. 84 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #84
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 79
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2812th at Iowa State
The pick
How Ellis Hobbs came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'9" · 192 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 160 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 79
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2812th among Iowa State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2589% of career value
- Final season
- 20105 years after the draft
Around pick 84
Who came off the board on either side of Ellis Hobbs.
UConn
West Virginia
Georgia
Miami
Other DB picks from Iowa State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ellis Hobbs in the 2005 NFL Draft
Ellis Hobbs is a Defensive back out of Iowa State selected No. 84 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft. 79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Iowa State has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Ellis Hobbs drafted?
Ellis Hobbs was selected No. 84 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/ellis-hobbs.
What college did Ellis Hobbs play for?
Ellis Hobbs played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did Ellis Hobbs's NFL career turn out?
79 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/ellis-hobbs.