Joe Staley was drafted No. 28 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Central Michigan. 181 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 28 · #28 overall
Joe Staley Central Michigan Draft
Joe Staley was drafted No. 28 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Central Michigan. 181 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
6× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 181
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 812nd at Central Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 6
The pick
How Joe Staley came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 306 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
181 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Games played
- 181
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 812nd among Central Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 81100% of career value
- Final season
- 201912 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Staley.
Purdue · 1× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Auburn · 2× Pro Bowl
LSU
Central Michigan in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Central Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Staley in the 2007 NFL Draft
Joe Staley is a Offensive tackle out of Central Michigan selected No. 28 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft. 181 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Central Michigan has produced 26 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 Joe Staley drafted?
Joe Staley was selected No. 28 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/joe-staley.
What college did Joe Staley play for?
Joe Staley played college football at Central Michigan in the Mid-American. See every Central Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/central-michigan-chippewas.
How did Joe Staley's NFL career turn out?
181 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Accolades: 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/joe-staley.