Derrick Harvey was drafted No. 8 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Florida. 52 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall
Derrick Harvey Florida Draft
Derrick Harvey was drafted No. 8 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Florida. 52 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 52
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1496th at Florida
The pick
How Derrick Harvey came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 271 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 11 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
52 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 52
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1496th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 20113 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Harvey.
Ohio State
USC
Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#6
Kevin Carter
DE · LAR · 1995
Florida · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#54
Carlos Dunlap
DE · CIN · 2010
Florida · 2× Pro Bowl
#12
Trace Armstrong
DE · CHI · 1989
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
#90
Jonathan Greenard
DE · HOU · 2020
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
#104
Alex Brown
DE · CHI · 2002
Florida
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Harvey in the 2008 NFL Draft
Derrick Harvey is a Defensive end out of Florida selected No. 8 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft. 52 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Derrick Harvey drafted?
Derrick Harvey was selected No. 8 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/derrick-harvey.
What college did Derrick Harvey play for?
Derrick Harvey played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Derrick Harvey's NFL career turn out?
52 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/derrick-harvey.