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2005 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 2 · #216 overall

Kevin Vickerson Michigan State Draft

Kevin Vickerson was drafted No. 216 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value

Overall pick
#216
Round
7
Draft class
2005
NFL games
86
Years as starter
3
Career AV
2133rd at Michigan State

The pick

How Kevin Vickerson came off the board in 2005.

Drafted by

Miami Dolphins

Rd 7, Pick 2 · #216 overall · AFC East

Full 2005 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Michigan State Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
6'5" · 310 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 337 prospect31.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value

Games played
86
Seasons as a starter
3
Career approximate value
2133rd among Michigan State picks
Final season
20149 years after the draft

Around pick 216

Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Vickerson.

#214 Pete McMahon T · LV Iowa #215 Daven Holly DB · SF Cincinnati #217 Jon Dunn T · CLE Virginia Tech #218 Reynaldo Hill DB · TEN Florida

Michigan State in the 2005 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#201 DeAndra Cobb RB · ATL Michigan State #202 Dave Rayner K · IND Michigan State #246 Will Whitticker G · GB Michigan State

Other DT picks from Michigan State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#123 Domata Peko DT · CIN · 2006 Michigan State #65 Bill Johnson DT · CLE · 1992 Michigan State #154 Clifton Ryan DT · LAR · 2007 Michigan State #17 Bobby Wilson DT · WAS · 1991 Michigan State #35 Malik McDowell DT · SEA · 2017 Michigan State #51 Jerel Worthy DT · GB · 2012 Michigan State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Kevin Vickerson in the 2005 NFL Draft

Kevin Vickerson is a Defensive tackle out of Michigan State selected No. 216 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2005 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Kevin Vickerson drafted?

Kevin Vickerson was selected No. 216 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/kevin-vickerson.

What college did Kevin Vickerson play for?

Kevin Vickerson played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.

How did Kevin Vickerson's NFL career turn out?

86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/kevin-vickerson.