Alan Branch was drafted No. 33 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 146 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 1 · #33 overall
Alan Branch Michigan Draft
Alan Branch was drafted No. 33 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 146 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4230th at Michigan
The pick
How Alan Branch came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 324 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 18 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4230th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 410% of career value
- Final season
- 201710 years after the draft
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Alan Branch.
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Michigan in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alan Branch in the 2007 NFL Draft
Alan Branch is a Defensive tackle out of Michigan selected No. 33 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Alan Branch drafted?
Alan Branch was selected No. 33 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/alan-branch.
What college did Alan Branch play for?
Alan Branch played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Alan Branch's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/alan-branch.