Andy Dalton was drafted No. 35 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft out of TCU. 179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 3 · #35 overall
Andy Dalton TCU Draft
Andy Dalton was drafted No. 35 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft out of TCU. 179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 179
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 922nd at TCU
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Andy Dalton came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
TCU
Mountain West at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 215 lbs
- Hometown
- Katy, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 40 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value
- Games played
- 179
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 922nd among TCU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8289% of career value
- Final season
- 202514 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Andy Dalton.
Virginia
Texas
Nevada
Pittsburgh
TCU in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from TCU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Andy Dalton in the 2011 NFL Draft
Andy Dalton is a Quarterback out of TCU selected No. 35 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft. 179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value TCU has produced 103 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 Andy Dalton drafted?
Andy Dalton was selected No. 35 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/andy-dalton.
What college did Andy Dalton play for?
Andy Dalton played college football at TCU in the Mountain West. See every TCU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tcu-horned-frogs.
How did Andy Dalton's NFL career turn out?
179 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 92 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/andy-dalton.