Nick Fairley was drafted No. 13 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 77 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 13 · #13 overall
Nick Fairley Auburn Draft
Nick Fairley was drafted No. 13 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 77 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #13
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2344th at Auburn
The pick
How Nick Fairley came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 291 lbs
- Hometown
- Mobile, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 11 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2344th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1670% of career value
- Final season
- 20165 years after the draft
Around pick 13
Who came off the board on either side of Nick Fairley.
Wisconsin · 5× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Florida State
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida · 4× Pro Bowl
Auburn in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nick Fairley in the 2011 NFL Draft
Nick Fairley is a Defensive tackle out of Auburn selected No. 13 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2011 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Nick Fairley drafted?
Nick Fairley was selected No. 13 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/nick-fairley.
What college did Nick Fairley play for?
Nick Fairley played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Nick Fairley's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/nick-fairley.