Clifton Geathers was drafted No. 186 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 17 · #186 overall
Clifton Geathers South Carolina Draft
Clifton Geathers was drafted No. 186 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #186
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 37
- Career AV
- 370th at South Carolina
The pick
How Clifton Geathers came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'8" · 299 lbs
- Hometown
- Georgetown, SC
- Pre-draft board
- 59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 37
- Career approximate value
- 370th among South Carolina picks
- Final season
- 20144 years after the draft
Around pick 186
Who came off the board on either side of Clifton Geathers.
William & Mary
USC
Colorado State
Georgia Tech
South Carolina in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Jadeveon Clowney
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Melvin Ingram
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#117
D.J. Wonnum
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Kalimba Edwards
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Devin Taylor
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South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Clifton Geathers in the 2010 NFL Draft
Clifton Geathers is a Defensive end out of South Carolina selected No. 186 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 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 Clifton Geathers drafted?
Clifton Geathers was selected No. 186 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/clifton-geathers.
What college did Clifton Geathers play for?
Clifton Geathers played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Clifton Geathers's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/clifton-geathers.