Aqib Talib was drafted No. 20 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 20 · #20 overall
Aqib Talib Kansas Draft
Aqib Talib was drafted No. 20 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 683rd at Kansas
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Aqib Talib came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 202 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 23 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 683rd among Kansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1421% of career value
- Final season
- 201911 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Aqib Talib.
Delaware · 1× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh
USC
Arkansas
Kansas in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aqib Talib in the 2008 NFL Draft
Aqib Talib is a Defensive back out of Kansas selected No. 20 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2008 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Kansas has produced 59 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 Aqib Talib drafted?
Aqib Talib was selected No. 20 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/aqib-talib.
What college did Aqib Talib play for?
Aqib Talib played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Aqib Talib's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/aqib-talib.