Cliff Avril was drafted No. 92 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 29 · #92 overall
Cliff Avril Purdue Draft
Cliff Avril was drafted No. 92 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #92
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 140
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5110th at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Cliff Avril came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 253 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 62 prospect81.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 140
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5110th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2345% of career value
- Final season
- 20179 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 92
Who came off the board on either side of Cliff Avril.
Arkansas
Texas
Georgia Tech
San Diego State
Purdue in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cliff Avril in the 2008 NFL Draft
Cliff Avril is a Linebacker out of Purdue selected No. 92 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft. 140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Cliff Avril drafted?
Cliff Avril was selected No. 92 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/cliff-avril.
What college did Cliff Avril play for?
Cliff Avril played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Cliff Avril's NFL career turn out?
140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/cliff-avril.