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2006 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 40 · #248 overall

Aaron Merz California Draft

Aaron Merz was drafted No. 248 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft out of California. 7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#248
Round
7
Draft class
2006
NFL games
7
Career AV
193rd at California

The pick

How Aaron Merz came off the board in 2006.

Drafted by

Buffalo Bills

Rd 7, Pick 40 · #248 overall · AFC East

Full 2006 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Guard G
College
California Pac-10 at the draft
Measurables
6'4" · 346 lbs
Pre-draft board
30.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
7
Career approximate value
193rd among California picks
AV with the drafting club
1100% of career value
Final season
20060 years after the draft

Around pick 248

Who came off the board on either side of Aaron Merz.

#246 Quinton Ganther RB · TEN Utah #247 Anthony Cannon LB · DET Tulane #249 Ben Obomanu WR · SEA Auburn #250 Kevin Simon LB · WAS Tennessee

California in the 2006 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#136 Ryan O'Callaghan T · NE California #201 Marvin Philip C · PIT California

Other G picks from California

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

#97 John Welbourn G · PHI · 1999 California #32 Eric Mahlum G · IND · 1994 California #184 Scott Tercero G · LAR · 2003 California #54 Dave Zawatson G · CHI · 1989 California #64 James Richards G · DAL · 1991 California #302 Ernie Rogers G · MIA · 1991 California

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Aaron Merz in the 2006 NFL Draft

Aaron Merz is a Guard out of California selected No. 248 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft. 7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value California has produced 138 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Aaron Merz drafted?

Aaron Merz was selected No. 248 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 40). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/aaron-merz.

What college did Aaron Merz play for?

Aaron Merz played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.

How did Aaron Merz's NFL career turn out?

7 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/aaron-merz.