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2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 16 · #151 overall

Frank Okam Texas Draft

Frank Okam was drafted No. 151 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Texas. 25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Overall pick
#151
Round
5
Draft class
2008
NFL games
25
Career AV
3123rd at Texas

The pick

How Frank Okam came off the board in 2008.

Drafted by

Houston Texans

Rd 5, Pick 16 · #151 overall · AFC South

Full 2008 draft class (252 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Texas Big 12 at the draft
Measurables
6'5" · 347 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 140 prospect60.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Games played
25
Career approximate value
3123rd among Texas picks
Final season
20113 years after the draft

Around pick 151

Who came off the board on either side of Frank Okam.

#149 Tim Hightower RB · ARI Richmond #150 Breno Giacomini T · GB Louisville #152 Letroy Guion DT · MIN Florida State #153 Matthew Slater WR · NE UCLA · 2× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl

Texas in the 2008 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#53 Limas Sweed WR · PIT Texas #73 Jamaal Charles RB · KC Texas · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl #91 Jermichael Finley TE · GB Texas #130 Tony Hills T · PIT Texas

Other DT picks from Texas

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#73 Steve McMichael DT · NE · 1980 Texas · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl #61 Shaun Rogers DT · DET · 2001 Texas · 3× Pro Bowl #32 Malcom Brown DT · NE · 2015 Texas #54 Shane Dronett DT · DEN · 1992 Texas #81 Roy Miller DT · TB · 2009 Texas #88 Jordan Elliott DT · CLE · 2020 Texas

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Frank Okam in the 2008 NFL Draft

Frank Okam is a Defensive tackle out of Texas selected No. 151 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft. 25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Frank Okam drafted?

Frank Okam was selected No. 151 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/frank-okam.

What college did Frank Okam play for?

Frank Okam played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.

How did Frank Okam's NFL career turn out?

25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/frank-okam.