Arthur Moats was drafted No. 178 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft out of James Madison. 121 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value

2010 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 9 · #178 overall

Arthur Moats James Madison Draft

Arthur Moats was drafted No. 178 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft out of James Madison. 121 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value

Overall pick
#178
Round
6
Draft class
2010
NFL games
121
Years as starter
3
Career AV
222nd at James Madison

The pick

How Arthur Moats came off the board in 2010.

Drafted by

Buffalo Bills

Rd 6, Pick 9 · #178 overall · AFC East

Full 2010 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
Measurables
6'0" · 246 lbs
Pre-draft board
67.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

121 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value

Games played
121
Seasons as a starter
3
Career approximate value
222nd among James Madison picks
AV with the drafting club
1045% of career value
Final season
20177 years after the draft

Around pick 178

Who came off the board on either side of Arthur Moats.

James Madison in the 2010 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other LB picks from James Madison

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About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Arthur Moats in the 2010 NFL Draft

Arthur Moats is a Linebacker out of James Madison selected No. 178 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value James Madison has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1986.

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 Arthur Moats drafted?

Arthur Moats was selected No. 178 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/arthur-moats.

What college did Arthur Moats play for?

Arthur Moats played college football at James Madison in the CAA. See every James Madison draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/james-madison-dukes.

How did Arthur Moats's NFL career turn out?

121 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/arthur-moats.