Vernon Gholston was drafted No. 6 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 45 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 6 · #6 overall
Vernon Gholston Ohio State Draft
Vernon Gholston was drafted No. 6 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 45 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 45
- Career AV
- 6150th at Ohio State
The pick
How Vernon Gholston came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 266 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 15 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Career approximate value
- 6150th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 20102 years after the draft
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Vernon Gholston.
Arkansas
LSU
USC
Florida
Ohio State in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Heyward
DE · PIT · 2011
Ohio State · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#3
Joey Bosa
DE · LAC · 2016
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Nick Bosa
DE · SF · 2019
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#18
Will Smith
DE · NO · 2004
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Chase Young
DE · WAS · 2020
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Sam Hubbard
DE · CIN · 2018
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vernon Gholston in the 2008 NFL Draft
Vernon Gholston is a Defensive end out of Ohio State selected No. 6 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Vernon Gholston drafted?
Vernon Gholston was selected No. 6 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/vernon-gholston.
What college did Vernon Gholston play for?
Vernon Gholston played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Vernon Gholston's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/vernon-gholston.