Nate Ebner was drafted No. 197 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 133 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 27 · #197 overall
Nate Ebner Ohio State Draft
Nate Ebner was drafted No. 197 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 133 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #197
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 133
- Career AV
- 11117th at Ohio State
The pick
How Nate Ebner came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 205 lbs
- Hometown
- Dublin, OH
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
133 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 133
- Career approximate value
- 11117th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20219 years after the draft
Around pick 197
Who came off the board on either side of Nate Ebner.
Purdue
New Mexico State
Miami
Western Oregon
Ohio State in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Malcolm Jenkins
DB · NO · 2009
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#23
Antoine Winfield
DB · BUF · 1999
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF · 2001
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#3
Shawn Springs
DB · SEA · 1997
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#271
Shaun Gayle
DB · CHI · 1984
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nate Ebner in the 2012 NFL Draft
Nate Ebner is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 197 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft. 133 regular-season games · 11 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 Nate Ebner drafted?
Nate Ebner was selected No. 197 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/nate-ebner.
What college did Nate Ebner play for?
Nate Ebner 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 Nate Ebner's NFL career turn out?
133 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/nate-ebner.