Michael Buchanan was drafted No. 226 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 20 · #226 overall
Michael Buchanan Illinois College Draft
Michael Buchanan was drafted No. 226 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 18
- Career AV
- 274th at Illinois College
The pick
How Michael Buchanan came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 255 lbs
- Hometown
- Homewood, IL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 109 prospect70.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 18
- Career approximate value
- 274th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20141 years after the draft
Around pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Buchanan.
Maryland
Ohio
Chadron State
Rutgers
Illinois College in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Illinois College · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#26
Whitney Mercilus
DE · HOU · 2012
Illinois College
#44
Jihad Ward
DE · LV · 2016
Illinois College
#68
Dawuane Smoot
DE · JAX · 2017
Illinois College
#82
Mike Piel
DE · LAR · 1988
Illinois College
#152
Mel Agee
DE · IND · 1991
Illinois College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Buchanan in the 2013 NFL Draft
Michael Buchanan is a Defensive end out of Illinois College selected No. 226 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Michael Buchanan drafted?
Michael Buchanan was selected No. 226 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/michael-buchanan.
What college did Michael Buchanan play for?
Michael Buchanan played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Michael Buchanan's NFL career turn out?
18 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/michael-buchanan.