Sione Fua was drafted No. 97 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 33 · #97 overall
Sione Fua Stanford Draft
Sione Fua was drafted No. 97 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 40
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 578th at Stanford
The pick
How Sione Fua came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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Stanford
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 308 lbs
- Hometown
- Encino, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 274 prospect35.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 40
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 578th among Stanford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 480% of career value
- Final season
- 20143 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Sione Fua.
Texas
Hawai'i
West Virginia
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
Stanford in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sione Fua in the 2011 NFL Draft
Sione Fua is a Defensive tackle out of Stanford selected No. 97 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft. 40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 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 Sione Fua drafted?
Sione Fua was selected No. 97 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/sione-fua.
What college did Sione Fua play for?
Sione Fua played college football at Stanford in the Pac-10. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did Sione Fua's NFL career turn out?
40 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/sione-fua.