Matt Cassel was drafted No. 230 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft out of USC. 107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 16 · #230 overall
Matt Cassel USC Draft
Matt Cassel was drafted No. 230 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft out of USC. 107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #230
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4739th at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Matt Cassel came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4739th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1838% of career value
- Final season
- 201813 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 230
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Cassel.
BYU
Tulsa
Washington State
Arizona State
USC in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Cassel in the 2005 NFL Draft
Matt Cassel is a Quarterback out of USC selected No. 230 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Matt Cassel drafted?
Matt Cassel was selected No. 230 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/matt-cassel.
What college did Matt Cassel play for?
Matt Cassel played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Matt Cassel's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/matt-cassel.