Joe Thomas was drafted No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 167 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Joe Thomas Wisconsin Draft
Joe Thomas was drafted No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 167 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value
Hall of Fame 6× All-Pro 10× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 167
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 855th at Wisconsin
- Pro Bowls
- 10
- All-Pro
- 6
The pick
How Joe Thomas came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 311 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 4 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
167 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value
- Games played
- 167
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 855th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 85100% of career value
- Final season
- 201710 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Thomas.
LSU
Georgia Tech · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Penn State
Other T picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Joe Thomas
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Mississippi Valley State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Thomas in the 2007 NFL Draft
Joe Thomas is a Offensive tackle out of Wisconsin selected No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2007 NFL Draft. 167 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Thomas drafted?
Joe Thomas was selected No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/joe-thomas.
What college did Joe Thomas play for?
Joe Thomas played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Joe Thomas's NFL career turn out?
167 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/joe-thomas.