Ryan Kerrigan was drafted No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 16 · #16 overall
Ryan Kerrigan Purdue Draft
Ryan Kerrigan was drafted No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 172
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 637th at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Ryan Kerrigan came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 267 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 17 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 172
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 637th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6298% of career value
- Final season
- 202110 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Kerrigan.
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida · 4× Pro Bowl
Colorado College
Illinois College
Other DE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Kerrigan in the 2011 NFL Draft
Ryan Kerrigan is a Defensive end out of Purdue selected No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2011 NFL Draft. 172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Ryan Kerrigan drafted?
Ryan Kerrigan was selected No. 16 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/ryan-kerrigan.
What college did Ryan Kerrigan play for?
Ryan Kerrigan played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Ryan Kerrigan's NFL career turn out?
172 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/ryan-kerrigan.