Elvis Dumervil was drafted No. 126 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 29 · #126 overall
Elvis Dumervil Louisville Draft
Elvis Dumervil was drafted No. 126 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #126
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 162
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 637th at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Elvis Dumervil came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Louisville
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 257 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 162
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 637th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4165% of career value
- Final season
- 201711 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 126
Who came off the board on either side of Elvis Dumervil.
Northwestern
LSU
Purdue
Ohio State
Louisville in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Elvis Dumervil in the 2006 NFL Draft
Elvis Dumervil is a Defensive end out of Louisville selected No. 126 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft. 162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Elvis Dumervil drafted?
Elvis Dumervil was selected No. 126 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/elvis-dumervil.
What college did Elvis Dumervil play for?
Elvis Dumervil played college football at Louisville in the Big East. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Elvis Dumervil's NFL career turn out?
162 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/elvis-dumervil.