Greg Zuerlein was drafted No. 171 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Missouri Western. 192 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #171
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 192
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 291st at Missouri Western
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Greg Zuerlein came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Kicker K
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 189 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
192 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 192
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 291st among Missouri Western picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2069% of career value
- Final season
- 202412 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 171
Who came off the board on either side of Greg Zuerlein.
Cal Poly
Mississippi State
Northwestern State
Florida Atlantic · 2× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Greg Zuerlein in the 2012 NFL Draft
Greg Zuerlein is a Kicker out of Missouri Western selected No. 171 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 NFL Draft. 192 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Missouri Western has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 2012.
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 Greg Zuerlein drafted?
Greg Zuerlein was selected No. 171 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/greg-zuerlein.
What college did Greg Zuerlein play for?
Greg Zuerlein played college football at Missouri Western in the Mid America. See every Missouri Western draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-western-griffons.
How did Greg Zuerlein's NFL career turn out?
192 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/greg-zuerlein.