Leonard Pope was drafted No. 72 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 103 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 8 · #72 overall
Leonard Pope Georgia Draft
Leonard Pope was drafted No. 72 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 103 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 103
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 6119th at Georgia
The pick
How Leonard Pope came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'8" · 258 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 39 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
103 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 103
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 6119th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 467% of career value
- Final season
- 20126 years after the draft
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Leonard Pope.
Ohio State
Cal Poly
Oklahoma
Wisconsin
Georgia in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leonard Pope in the 2006 NFL Draft
Leonard Pope is a Tight end out of Georgia selected No. 72 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft. 103 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Leonard Pope drafted?
Leonard Pope was selected No. 72 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/leonard-pope.
What college did Leonard Pope play for?
Leonard Pope played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Leonard Pope's NFL career turn out?
103 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/leonard-pope.