Amobi Okoye was drafted No. 10 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 10 · #10 overall
Amobi Okoye Louisville Draft
Amobi Okoye was drafted No. 10 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2427th at Louisville
The pick
How Amobi Okoye came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Louisville
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 302 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 13 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2427th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2188% of career value
- Final season
- 20125 years after the draft
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Amobi Okoye.
Arkansas
Ohio State
Ole Miss · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
California · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Louisville in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Amobi Okoye in the 2007 NFL Draft
Amobi Okoye is a Defensive tackle out of Louisville selected No. 10 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 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 Amobi Okoye drafted?
Amobi Okoye was selected No. 10 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/amobi-okoye.
What college did Amobi Okoye play for?
Amobi Okoye 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 Amobi Okoye's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/amobi-okoye.