Tyvon Branch was drafted No. 100 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of UConn. 106 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 1 · #100 overall
Tyvon Branch UConn Draft
Tyvon Branch was drafted No. 100 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of UConn. 106 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #100
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 106
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 284th at UConn
The pick
How Tyvon Branch came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UConn
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 204 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 66 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
106 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 106
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 284th among UConn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2279% of career value
- Final season
- 20179 years after the draft
Around pick 100
Who came off the board on either side of Tyvon Branch.
California · 1× Pro Bowl
UTEP
Penn State
Wake Forest
UConn in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from UConn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyvon Branch in the 2008 NFL Draft
Tyvon Branch is a Defensive back out of UConn selected No. 100 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2008 NFL Draft. 106 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value UConn has produced 37 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 Tyvon Branch drafted?
Tyvon Branch was selected No. 100 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/tyvon-branch.
What college did Tyvon Branch play for?
Tyvon Branch played college football at UConn in the Big East. See every UConn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uconn-huskies.
How did Tyvon Branch's NFL career turn out?
106 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/tyvon-branch.