Barry Cofield was drafted No. 124 overall by the New York Giants in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 27 · #124 overall
Barry Cofield Northwestern Draft
Barry Cofield was drafted No. 124 overall by the New York Giants in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 138
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 463rd at Northwestern
The pick
How Barry Cofield came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 304 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 130 prospect64.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 138
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 463rd among Northwestern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3065% of career value
- Final season
- 20159 years after the draft
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of Barry Cofield.
Penn State
Michigan State
LSU
Louisville · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Northwestern in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barry Cofield in the 2006 NFL Draft
Barry Cofield is a Defensive tackle out of Northwestern selected No. 124 overall by the New York Giants in the 2006 NFL Draft. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 Barry Cofield drafted?
Barry Cofield was selected No. 124 overall by the New York Giants in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/barry-cofield.
What college did Barry Cofield play for?
Barry Cofield played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Barry Cofield's NFL career turn out?
138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/barry-cofield.