Nick Folk was drafted No. 178 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 258 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 4 · #178 overall
Nick Folk Arizona Draft
Nick Folk was drafted No. 178 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 258 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 258
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3812th at Arizona
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Nick Folk came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Kicker K
- College
-
Arizona
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 225 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 257 prospect36.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
258 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 258
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3812th among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 821% of career value
- Final season
- 202518 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Nick Folk.
Oklahoma
Nicholls
Pittsburgh
SMU
Arizona in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other K picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nick Folk in the 2007 NFL Draft
Nick Folk is a Kicker out of Arizona selected No. 178 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft. 258 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Nick Folk drafted?
Nick Folk was selected No. 178 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/nick-folk.
What college did Nick Folk play for?
Nick Folk played college football at Arizona in the Pac-10. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Nick Folk's NFL career turn out?
258 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/nick-folk.