Jahvid Best was drafted No. 30 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft out of California. 22 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
Jahvid Best California Draft
Jahvid Best was drafted No. 30 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft out of California. 22 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 22
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1357th at California
The pick
How Jahvid Best came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 199 lbs
- Hometown
- Vallejo, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 37 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1357th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 13100% of career value
- Final season
- 20111 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Jahvid Best.
Penn State
Boise State
TCU
Florida State
California in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Marshawn Lynch
RB · BUF · 2007
California · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#233
Justin Forsett
RB · SEA · 2008
California · 1× Pro Bowl
#56
Shane Vereen
RB · NE · 2011
California
#44
J.J. Arrington
RB · ARI · 2005
California
#208
Adimchinobe Echemandu
RB · CLE · 2004
California
#335
John Tuggle
RB · NYG · 1983
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jahvid Best in the 2010 NFL Draft
Jahvid Best is a Running back out of California selected No. 30 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Jahvid Best drafted?
Jahvid Best was selected No. 30 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/jahvid-best.
What college did Jahvid Best play for?
Jahvid Best played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Jahvid Best's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/jahvid-best.