Robert Griffin III was drafted No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 2 · #2 overall
Robert Griffin III Baylor Draft
Robert Griffin III was drafted No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #2
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 56
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3613th at Baylor
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Robert Griffin III came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 231 lbs
- Hometown
- Copperas Cove, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 2 prospect97.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3613th among Baylor picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3186% of career value
- Final season
- 20208 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 2
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Griffin III.
Stanford · 4× Pro Bowl
Alabama
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
Baylor in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Baylor
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Griffin III in the 2012 NFL Draft
Robert Griffin III is a Quarterback out of Baylor selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Robert Griffin III drafted?
Robert Griffin III was selected No. 2 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/robert-griffin-iii.
What college did Robert Griffin III play for?
Robert Griffin III played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Robert Griffin III's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/robert-griffin-iii.