Josh LeRibeus was drafted No. 71 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft out of SMU. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 8 · #71 overall
Josh LeRibeus SMU Draft
Josh LeRibeus was drafted No. 71 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft out of SMU. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1121st at SMU
The pick
How Josh LeRibeus came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
SMU
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 312 lbs
- Hometown
- Richardson, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 167 prospect54.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1121st among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 873% of career value
- Final season
- 20186 years after the draft
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of Josh LeRibeus.
NC State
California · 2× Pro Bowl
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
SMU in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Josh LeRibeus in the 2012 NFL Draft
Josh LeRibeus is a Guard out of SMU selected No. 71 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Josh LeRibeus drafted?
Josh LeRibeus was selected No. 71 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/josh-leribeus.
What college did Josh LeRibeus play for?
Josh LeRibeus played college football at SMU in the Conference USA. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Josh LeRibeus's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/josh-leribeus.