Kirk Cousins was drafted No. 102 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 7 · #102 overall
Kirk Cousins Michigan State Draft
Kirk Cousins was drafted No. 102 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #102
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 174
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 1021st at Michigan State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Kirk Cousins came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 214 lbs
- Hometown
- Holland, MI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 57 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
- Games played
- 174
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1021st among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3433% of career value
- Final season
- 202513 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 102
Who came off the board on either side of Kirk Cousins.
Miami
Arizona State
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Michigan State in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kirk Cousins in the 2012 NFL Draft
Kirk Cousins is a Quarterback out of Michigan State selected No. 102 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft. 174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value 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 Kirk Cousins drafted?
Kirk Cousins was selected No. 102 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/kirk-cousins.
What college did Kirk Cousins play for?
Kirk Cousins 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 Kirk Cousins's NFL career turn out?
174 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/kirk-cousins.