Pat Sims was drafted No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 130 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 14 · #77 overall
Pat Sims Auburn Draft
Pat Sims was drafted No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 130 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #77
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 130
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2734th at Auburn
The pick
How Pat Sims came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 310 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 59 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
130 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 130
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2734th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1970% of career value
- Final season
- 20179 years after the draft
Around pick 77
Who came off the board on either side of Pat Sims.
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Michigan
Eastern Kentucky
Auburn in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pat Sims in the 2008 NFL Draft
Pat Sims is a Defensive tackle out of Auburn selected No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft. 130 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Pat Sims drafted?
Pat Sims was selected No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/pat-sims.
What college did Pat Sims play for?
Pat Sims played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Pat Sims's NFL career turn out?
130 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/pat-sims.