Derek Wolfe was drafted No. 36 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 122 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 4 · #36 overall
Derek Wolfe Cincinnati Draft
Derek Wolfe was drafted No. 36 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 122 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 486th at Cincinnati
The pick
How Derek Wolfe came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Cincinnati
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 295 lbs
- Hometown
- Lisbon, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 53 prospect84.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 486th among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4594% of career value
- Final season
- 20208 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Derek Wolfe.
Stanford
Alabama
California · 1× All-Pro
Clemson
Cincinnati in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Cincinnati
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derek Wolfe in the 2012 NFL Draft
Derek Wolfe is a Defensive tackle out of Cincinnati selected No. 36 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2012 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 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 Derek Wolfe drafted?
Derek Wolfe was selected No. 36 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/derek-wolfe.
What college did Derek Wolfe play for?
Derek Wolfe played college football at Cincinnati in the Big East. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Derek Wolfe's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/derek-wolfe.