Dez Bryant was drafted No. 24 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 24 · #24 overall
Dez Bryant Oklahoma State Draft
Dez Bryant was drafted No. 24 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 617th at Oklahoma State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Dez Bryant came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 225 lbs
- Hometown
- Lufkin, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 11 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 617th among Oklahoma State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 61100% of career value
- Final season
- 202010 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Dez Bryant.
Georgia Tech · 5× Pro Bowl
Iowa
Florida
Tennessee
Oklahoma State in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Oklahoma State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
James Washington
WR · PIT · 2018
Oklahoma State
#5
Justin Blackmon
WR · JAX · 2012
Oklahoma State
#16
Hart Lee Dykes
WR · NE · 1989
Oklahoma State
#217
Harold Bailey
WR · TEN · 1980
Oklahoma State
#131
Tylan Wallace
WR · BAL · 2021
Oklahoma State
#228
Marcell Ateman
WR · LV · 2018
Oklahoma State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dez Bryant in the 2010 NFL Draft
Dez Bryant is a Wide receiver out of Oklahoma State selected No. 24 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Oklahoma State has produced 84 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 Dez Bryant drafted?
Dez Bryant was selected No. 24 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/dez-bryant.
What college did Dez Bryant play for?
Dez Bryant played college football at Oklahoma State in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-state-cowboys.
How did Dez Bryant's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/dez-bryant.