Adrian Clayborn was drafted No. 20 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 20 · #20 overall
Adrian Clayborn Iowa Draft
Adrian Clayborn was drafted No. 20 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2643rd at Iowa
The pick
How Adrian Clayborn came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 281 lbs
- Hometown
- St. Louis, MO
- Pre-draft board
- No. 28 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2643rd among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1246% of career value
- Final season
- 20209 years after the draft
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Adrian Clayborn.
Illinois College
Nebraska
Baylor
Boston College
Iowa in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Adrian Clayborn in the 2011 NFL Draft
Adrian Clayborn is a Defensive end out of Iowa selected No. 20 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2011 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Adrian Clayborn drafted?
Adrian Clayborn was selected No. 20 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/adrian-clayborn.
What college did Adrian Clayborn play for?
Adrian Clayborn played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Adrian Clayborn's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/adrian-clayborn.