Nedu Ndukwe was drafted No. 253 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 55 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 43 · #253 overall
Nedu Ndukwe Notre Dame Draft
Nedu Ndukwe was drafted No. 253 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 55 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #253
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 55
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1593rd at Notre Dame
The pick
How Nedu Ndukwe came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 206 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 271 prospect34.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
55 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 55
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1593rd among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 20114 years after the draft
Around pick 253
Who came off the board on either side of Nedu Ndukwe.
Elon
Arizona State
Louisiana Tech
Alabama
Notre Dame in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Harrison Smith
DB · MIN · 2012
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#64
Dave Duerson
DB · CHI · 1983
Notre Dame · 4× Pro Bowl
#41
Dave Waymer
DB · NO · 1980
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
Todd Lyght
DB · LAR · 1991
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#50
Bobby Taylor
DB · PHI · 1995
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#85
Allen Rossum
DB · PHI · 1998
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nedu Ndukwe in the 2007 NFL Draft
Nedu Ndukwe is a Defensive back out of Notre Dame selected No. 253 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2007 NFL Draft. 55 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Nedu Ndukwe drafted?
Nedu Ndukwe was selected No. 253 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 43). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/nedu-ndukwe.
What college did Nedu Ndukwe play for?
Nedu Ndukwe played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Nedu Ndukwe's NFL career turn out?
55 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/nedu-ndukwe.