Ndamukong Suh was drafted No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Ndamukong Suh Nebraska Draft
Ndamukong Suh was drafted No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value
3× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 199
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 1002nd at Nebraska
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Ndamukong Suh came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Nebraska
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 307 lbs
- Hometown
- Portland, OR
- Pre-draft board
- No. 2 prospect97.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value
- Games played
- 199
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 1002nd among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5959% of career value
- Final season
- 202212 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Ndamukong Suh.
Oklahoma
Nebraska in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ndamukong Suh in the 2010 NFL Draft
Ndamukong Suh is a Defensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft. 199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Ndamukong Suh drafted?
Ndamukong Suh was selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/ndamukong-suh.
What college did Ndamukong Suh play for?
Ndamukong Suh played college football at Nebraska in the Big 12. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Ndamukong Suh's NFL career turn out?
199 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 100 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/ndamukong-suh.