Gerald McCoy was drafted No. 3 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. 140 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Gerald McCoy Oklahoma Draft
Gerald McCoy was drafted No. 3 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. 140 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 6× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 140
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 697th at Oklahoma
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Gerald McCoy came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Oklahoma
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 295 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 1 prospect98.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
140 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 140
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 697th among Oklahoma picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6594% of career value
- Final season
- 202111 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Gerald McCoy.
Nebraska · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Tennessee · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gerald McCoy in the 2010 NFL Draft
Gerald McCoy is a Defensive tackle out of Oklahoma selected No. 3 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010 NFL Draft. 140 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Oklahoma has produced 224 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 Gerald McCoy drafted?
Gerald McCoy was selected No. 3 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/gerald-mccoy.
What college did Gerald McCoy play for?
Gerald McCoy played college football at Oklahoma in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-sooners.
How did Gerald McCoy's NFL career turn out?
140 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/gerald-mccoy.