Ryan Tannehill was drafted No. 8 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall
Ryan Tannehill Texas A&M Draft
Ryan Tannehill was drafted No. 8 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 155
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 914th at Texas A&M
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ryan Tannehill came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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Texas A&M
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 221 lbs
- Hometown
- Big Spring, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 12 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
- Games played
- 155
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 914th among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4752% of career value
- Final season
- 202311 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Tannehill.
LSU
Alabama
Boston College · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Tannehill in the 2012 NFL Draft
Ryan Tannehill is a Quarterback out of Texas A&M selected No. 8 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft. 155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Ryan Tannehill drafted?
Ryan Tannehill was selected No. 8 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/ryan-tannehill.
What college did Ryan Tannehill play for?
Ryan Tannehill played college football at Texas A&M in the Big 12. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Ryan Tannehill's NFL career turn out?
155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/ryan-tannehill.