Gosder Cherilus was drafted No. 17 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 17 · #17 overall
Gosder Cherilus Boston College Draft
Gosder Cherilus was drafted No. 17 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 132
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4820th at Boston College
The pick
How Gosder Cherilus came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 314 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 31 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 132
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4820th among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2756% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Gosder Cherilus.
Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
Tennessee State · 2× Pro Bowl
Delaware · 1× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh
Boston College in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gosder Cherilus in the 2008 NFL Draft
Gosder Cherilus is a Offensive tackle out of Boston College selected No. 17 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft. 132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 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 Gosder Cherilus drafted?
Gosder Cherilus was selected No. 17 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/gosder-cherilus.
What college did Gosder Cherilus play for?
Gosder Cherilus played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Gosder Cherilus's NFL career turn out?
132 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/gosder-cherilus.