B.J. Cunningham was drafted No. 183 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 2 regular-season games
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 13 · #183 overall
B.J. Cunningham Michigan State Draft
B.J. Cunningham was drafted No. 183 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #183
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How B.J. Cunningham came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- Westerville, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 185 prospect50.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 20131 years after the draft
Around pick 183
Who came off the board on either side of B.J. Cunningham.
Kentucky
Texas A&M
Nevada
San Diego State
Michigan State in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Derrick Mason
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#43
Muhsin Muhammad
WR · CAR · 1996
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#8
Plaxico Burress
WR · PIT · 2000
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#28
Mark Ingram
WR · NYG · 1987
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#44
Courtney Hawkins
WR · TB · 1992
Michigan State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
B.J. Cunningham in the 2012 NFL Draft
B.J. Cunningham is a Wide receiver out of Michigan State selected No. 183 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Michigan State has produced 147 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 B.J. Cunningham drafted?
B.J. Cunningham was selected No. 183 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/b-j-cunningham.
What college did B.J. Cunningham play for?
B.J. Cunningham played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did B.J. Cunningham's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/b-j-cunningham.