Sam Acho was drafted No. 103 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Texas. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 6 · #103 overall
Sam Acho Texas Draft
Sam Acho was drafted No. 103 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Texas. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #103
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3042nd at Texas
The pick
How Sam Acho came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Texas
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 262 lbs
- Hometown
- Dallas, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 89 prospect75.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3042nd among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1963% of career value
- Final season
- 20198 years after the draft
Around pick 103
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Acho.
Georgia
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Nebraska
Texas in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Acho in the 2011 NFL Draft
Sam Acho is a Defensive end out of Texas selected No. 103 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Sam Acho drafted?
Sam Acho was selected No. 103 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/sam-acho.
What college did Sam Acho play for?
Sam Acho played college football at Texas in the Big 12. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Sam Acho's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/sam-acho.