Rhett Ellison was drafted No. 128 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2012 NFL Draft out of USC. 113 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 33 · #128 overall
Rhett Ellison USC Draft
Rhett Ellison was drafted No. 128 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2012 NFL Draft out of USC. 113 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #128
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 113
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 9121st at USC
The pick
How Rhett Ellison came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
USC
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 251 lbs
- Hometown
- Portola Valley, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 162 prospect55.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
113 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 113
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 9121st among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 444% of career value
- Final season
- 20197 years after the draft
Around pick 128
Who came off the board on either side of Rhett Ellison.
Nebraska
Cincinnati
San Diego State
South Carolina State
USC in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rhett Ellison in the 2012 NFL Draft
Rhett Ellison is a Running back out of USC selected No. 128 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2012 NFL Draft. 113 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Rhett Ellison drafted?
Rhett Ellison was selected No. 128 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/rhett-ellison.
What college did Rhett Ellison play for?
Rhett Ellison played college football at USC in the Pac-12. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Rhett Ellison's NFL career turn out?
113 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/rhett-ellison.