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2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall

Marcell Dareus Alabama Draft

Marcell Dareus was drafted No. 3 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value

1× All-Pro 2× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#3
Round
1
Draft class
2011
NFL games
121
Years as starter
7
Career AV
5621st at Alabama
Pro Bowls
2
All-Pro
1

The pick

How Marcell Dareus came off the board in 2011.

Drafted by

Buffalo Bills

Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall · AFC East

Full 2011 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Alabama SEC at the draft
Measurables
6'3" · 319 lbs
Hometown
Huffman, AL
Pre-draft board
No. 1 prospect97.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value

Games played
121
Seasons as a starter
7
Career approximate value
5621st among Alabama picks
AV with the drafting club
4784% of career value
Final season
20198 years after the draft
Accolades
1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl

Around pick 3

Who came off the board on either side of Marcell Dareus.

#1 Cam Newton QB · CAR Auburn · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl #2 Von Miller LB · DEN Texas A&M · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl #4 A.J. Green WR · CIN Georgia · 7× Pro Bowl #5 Patrick Peterson DB · ARI LSU · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl

Alabama in the 2011 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#6 Julio Jones WR · ATL Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl #25 James Carpenter T · SEA Alabama #28 Mark Ingram RB · NO Alabama · 3× Pro Bowl #208 Greg McElroy QB · NYJ Alabama

Other DT picks from Alabama

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#3 Quinnen Williams DT · NYJ · 2019 Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl #13 Daron Payne DT · WAS · 2018 Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl #42 Cornelius Griffin DT · NYG · 2000 Alabama #16 Mike Pitts DT · ATL · 1983 Alabama #55 Dalvin Tomlinson DT · NYG · 2017 Alabama #49 Jarran Reed DT · SEA · 2016 Alabama

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Marcell Dareus in the 2011 NFL Draft

Marcell Dareus is a Defensive tackle out of Alabama selected No. 3 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Marcell Dareus drafted?

Marcell Dareus was selected No. 3 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/marcell-dareus.

What college did Marcell Dareus play for?

Marcell Dareus played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.

How did Marcell Dareus's NFL career turn out?

121 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 56 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/marcell-dareus.