Anthony Spencer was drafted No. 26 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 26 · #26 overall
Anthony Spencer Purdue Draft
Anthony Spencer was drafted No. 26 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3424th at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Anthony Spencer came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 261 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 23 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3424th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34100% of career value
- Final season
- 20147 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Spencer.
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Central Michigan · 6× Pro Bowl
Purdue in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Spencer in the 2007 NFL Draft
Anthony Spencer is a Defensive end out of Purdue selected No. 26 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Anthony Spencer drafted?
Anthony Spencer was selected No. 26 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/anthony-spencer.
What college did Anthony Spencer play for?
Anthony Spencer played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Anthony Spencer's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/anthony-spencer.