Lavonte David was drafted No. 58 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 26 · #58 overall
Lavonte David Nebraska Draft
Lavonte David was drafted No. 58 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #58
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 215
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 935th at Nebraska
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Lavonte David came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 233 lbs
- Hometown
- Miami, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 36 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value
- Games played
- 215
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 935th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 93100% of career value
- Final season
- 202513 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 58
Who came off the board on either side of Lavonte David.
Ohio State
Arizona State
Marshall
Iowa State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Nebraska in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lavonte David in the 2012 NFL Draft
Lavonte David is a Linebacker out of Nebraska selected No. 58 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 NFL Draft. 215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Lavonte David drafted?
Lavonte David was selected No. 58 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/lavonte-david.
What college did Lavonte David play for?
Lavonte David played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Lavonte David's NFL career turn out?
215 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 93 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/lavonte-david.