DeVier Posey was drafted No. 68 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 26 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 5 · #68 overall
DeVier Posey Ohio State Draft
DeVier Posey was drafted No. 68 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 26 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #68
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 26
- Career AV
- 2187th at Ohio State
The pick
How DeVier Posey came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- Cincinnati, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 159 prospect57.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
26 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 26
- Career approximate value
- 2187th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20142 years after the draft
Around pick 68
Who came off the board on either side of DeVier Posey.
UCF
San Diego State
NC State
California · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba
WR · SEA · 2023
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#7
Terry Glenn
WR · NE · 1996
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#8
David Boston
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#8
Joey Galloway
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Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DeVier Posey in the 2012 NFL Draft
DeVier Posey is a Wide receiver out of Ohio State selected No. 68 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft. 26 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 DeVier Posey drafted?
DeVier Posey was selected No. 68 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/devier-posey.
What college did DeVier Posey play for?
DeVier Posey played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did DeVier Posey's NFL career turn out?
26 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/devier-posey.