Derek Newton was drafted No. 214 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Arkansas State. 83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 11 · #214 overall
Derek Newton Arkansas State Draft
Derek Newton was drafted No. 214 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Arkansas State. 83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #214
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 286th at Arkansas State
The pick
How Derek Newton came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 311 lbs
- Hometown
- Utica, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 194 prospect49.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 286th among Arkansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 28100% of career value
- Final season
- 20187 years after the draft
Around pick 214
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Newton.
Auburn
Boise State
Arizona
Baylor
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Newton in the 2011 NFL Draft
Derek Newton is a Offensive tackle out of Arkansas State selected No. 214 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Arkansas State has produced 20 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 Derek Newton drafted?
Derek Newton was selected No. 214 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/derek-newton.
What college did Derek Newton play for?
Derek Newton played college football at Arkansas State in the Sun Belt. See every Arkansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-state-red-wolves.
How did Derek Newton's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/derek-newton.