Shaun Cody was drafted No. 37 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft out of USC. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 5 · #37 overall
Shaun Cody USC Draft
Shaun Cody was drafted No. 37 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft out of USC. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #37
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2868th at USC
The pick
How Shaun Cody came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 293 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2868th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 518% of career value
- Final season
- 20127 years after the draft
Around pick 37
Who came off the board on either side of Shaun Cody.
Georgia
Nebraska
Houston
Oklahoma
USC in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shaun Cody in the 2005 NFL Draft
Shaun Cody is a Defensive tackle out of USC selected No. 37 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 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 Shaun Cody drafted?
Shaun Cody was selected No. 37 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/shaun-cody.
What college did Shaun Cody play for?
Shaun Cody 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 Shaun Cody's NFL career turn out?
112 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/shaun-cody.