Brandon Mebane was drafted No. 85 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2007 NFL Draft out of California. 182 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 21 · #85 overall
Brandon Mebane California Draft
Brandon Mebane was drafted No. 85 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2007 NFL Draft out of California. 182 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #85
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 182
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 6315th at California
The pick
How Brandon Mebane came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 309 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 80 prospect76.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
182 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 182
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 6315th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5079% of career value
- Final season
- 201912 years after the draft
Around pick 85
Who came off the board on either side of Brandon Mebane.
Georgia
Tennessee
Iowa · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
California in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brandon Mebane in the 2007 NFL Draft
Brandon Mebane is a Defensive tackle out of California selected No. 85 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2007 NFL Draft. 182 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Brandon Mebane drafted?
Brandon Mebane was selected No. 85 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/brandon-mebane.
What college did Brandon Mebane play for?
Brandon Mebane played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Brandon Mebane's NFL career turn out?
182 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/brandon-mebane.