Jay Cutler was drafted No. 11 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 11 · #11 overall
Jay Cutler Vanderbilt Draft
Jay Cutler was drafted No. 11 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 153
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 861st at Vanderbilt
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jay Cutler came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 226 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 11 prospect96.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value
- Games played
- 153
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 861st among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2833% of career value
- Final season
- 201711 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of Jay Cutler.
Florida State
USC
Oregon · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Other QB picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jay Cutler in the 2006 NFL Draft
Jay Cutler is a Quarterback out of Vanderbilt selected No. 11 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Jay Cutler drafted?
Jay Cutler was selected No. 11 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/jay-cutler.
What college did Jay Cutler play for?
Jay Cutler played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Jay Cutler's NFL career turn out?
153 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 86 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/jay-cutler.