Nick Hayden was drafted No. 181 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 76 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 15 · #181 overall
Nick Hayden Wisconsin Draft
Nick Hayden was drafted No. 181 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 76 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #181
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 76
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2536th at Wisconsin
The pick
How Nick Hayden came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 291 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 47.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2536th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 728% of career value
- Final season
- 20157 years after the draft
Around pick 181
Who came off the board on either side of Nick Hayden.
Northwest Missouri State
Nicholls
Utah State
Arizona
Wisconsin in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nick Hayden in the 2008 NFL Draft
Nick Hayden is a Defensive tackle out of Wisconsin selected No. 181 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Nick Hayden drafted?
Nick Hayden was selected No. 181 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/nick-hayden.
What college did Nick Hayden play for?
Nick Hayden played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Nick Hayden's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/nick-hayden.