Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was drafted No. 16 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 162 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 16 · #16 overall
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State Draft
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was drafted No. 16 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 162 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 162
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 533rd at Tennessee State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Tennessee State
OVC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 184 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 19 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
162 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value
- Games played
- 162
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 533rd among Tennessee State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1834% of career value
- Final season
- 201911 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.
Vanderbilt
Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
Boston College
Delaware · 1× Pro Bowl
Other DB picks from Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Tennessee State
#123
Randy Fuller
DB · DEN · 1994
Tennessee State
#289
Anthony Shelton
DB · SF · 1990
Tennessee State
#233
Bryan Howard
DB · MIN · 1982
Tennessee State
#150
Cedric Davis
DB · ARI · 1995
Tennessee State
#245
Darrell Williams
DB · KC · 1996
Tennessee State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie in the 2008 NFL Draft
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is a Defensive back out of Tennessee State selected No. 16 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft. 162 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie drafted?
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was selected No. 16 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/dominique-rodgers-cromartie.
What college did Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie play for?
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie's NFL career turn out?
162 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 53 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/dominique-rodgers-cromartie.