Manuel Ramirez was drafted No. 117 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 18 · #117 overall
Manuel Ramirez Texas Tech Draft
Manuel Ramirez was drafted No. 117 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #117
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 338th at Texas Tech
The pick
How Manuel Ramirez came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 326 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 158 prospect58.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 338th among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 824% of career value
- Final season
- 20158 years after the draft
Around pick 117
Who came off the board on either side of Manuel Ramirez.
NC State
Brown · 2× Pro Bowl
Miami (OH)
Missouri Southern State
Texas Tech in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Manuel Ramirez in the 2007 NFL Draft
Manuel Ramirez is a Guard out of Texas Tech selected No. 117 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Manuel Ramirez drafted?
Manuel Ramirez was selected No. 117 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/manuel-ramirez.
What college did Manuel Ramirez play for?
Manuel Ramirez played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Manuel Ramirez's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/manuel-ramirez.