John Sullivan was drafted No. 187 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 21 · #187 overall
John Sullivan Notre Dame Draft
John Sullivan was drafted No. 187 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #187
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 153
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5419th at Notre Dame
The pick
How John Sullivan came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 301 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 121 prospect65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 153
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5419th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3565% of career value
- Final season
- 201810 years after the draft
Around pick 187
Who came off the board on either side of John Sullivan.
Texas A&M
Hawai'i
Iowa
San Diego State
Notre Dame in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Sullivan in the 2008 NFL Draft
John Sullivan is a Center out of Notre Dame selected No. 187 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 John Sullivan drafted?
John Sullivan was selected No. 187 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/john-sullivan.
What college did John Sullivan play for?
John Sullivan played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did John Sullivan's NFL career turn out?
153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/john-sullivan.