Doug Free was drafted No. 122 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 124 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 23 · #122 overall
Doug Free Northern Illinois Draft
Doug Free was drafted No. 122 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 124 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #122
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 124
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 493rd at Northern Illinois
The pick
How Doug Free came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 324 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 78 prospect76.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
124 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 124
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 493rd among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 49100% of career value
- Final season
- 20169 years after the draft
Around pick 122
Who came off the board on either side of Doug Free.
Miami
Florida
South Carolina
Georgia Tech
Northern Illinois in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Doug Free in the 2007 NFL Draft
Doug Free is a Offensive tackle out of Northern Illinois selected No. 122 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft. 124 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Doug Free drafted?
Doug Free was selected No. 122 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/doug-free.
What college did Doug Free play for?
Doug Free played college football at Northern Illinois in the Mid-American. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Doug Free's NFL career turn out?
124 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/doug-free.