Nate Irving was drafted No. 67 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft out of NC State. 62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 3 · #67 overall
Nate Irving NC State Draft
Nate Irving was drafted No. 67 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft out of NC State. 62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #67
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 951st at NC State
The pick
How Nate Irving came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 240 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 148 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 951st among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20154 years after the draft
Around pick 67
Who came off the board on either side of Nate Irving.
South Florida
Nevada
LSU
Florida Atlantic
Other LB picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nate Irving in the 2011 NFL Draft
Nate Irving is a Linebacker out of NC State selected No. 67 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Nate Irving drafted?
Nate Irving was selected No. 67 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/nate-irving.
What college did Nate Irving play for?
Nate Irving played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Nate Irving's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/nate-irving.