Joe Flacco was drafted No. 18 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Delaware. 209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 18 · #18 overall
Joe Flacco Delaware Draft
Joe Flacco was drafted No. 18 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Delaware. 209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 209
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 971st at Delaware
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Joe Flacco came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Delaware
CAA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 236 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 29 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Games played
- 209
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 971st among Delaware picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8992% of career value
- Final season
- 202517 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Flacco.
Tennessee State · 2× Pro Bowl
Boston College
Pittsburgh
Kansas · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Other QB picks from Delaware
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Flacco in the 2008 NFL Draft
Joe Flacco is a Quarterback out of Delaware selected No. 18 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 NFL Draft. 209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Delaware has produced 15 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 Joe Flacco drafted?
Joe Flacco was selected No. 18 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/joe-flacco.
What college did Joe Flacco play for?
Joe Flacco played college football at Delaware in the CAA. See every Delaware draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/delaware-blue-hens.
How did Joe Flacco's NFL career turn out?
209 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/joe-flacco.