Eric Decker was drafted No. 87 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 23 · #87 overall
Eric Decker Minnesota Draft
Eric Decker was drafted No. 87 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #87
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 454th at Minnesota
The pick
How Eric Decker came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 217 lbs
- Hometown
- Cold Spring, MN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 59 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 454th among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2658% of career value
- Final season
- 20177 years after the draft
Around pick 87
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Decker.
Texas
Washington
The Citadel · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
App State
Minnesota 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.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Decker in the 2010 NFL Draft
Eric Decker is a Wide receiver out of Minnesota selected No. 87 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Eric Decker drafted?
Eric Decker was selected No. 87 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/eric-decker.
What college did Eric Decker play for?
Eric Decker played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Eric Decker's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/eric-decker.