Nate Palmer was drafted No. 193 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Illinois State. 48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 25 · #193 overall
Nate Palmer Illinois State Draft
Nate Palmer was drafted No. 193 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Illinois State. 48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #193
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 48
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 94th at Illinois State
The pick
How Nate Palmer came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
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Illinois State
MVFC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 233 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 94th among Illinois State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 778% of career value
- Final season
- 20174 years after the draft
Around pick 193
Who came off the board on either side of Nate Palmer.
Georgia
Oregon
LSU
Jacksonville State
Other LB picks from Illinois State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nate Palmer in the 2013 NFL Draft
Nate Palmer is a Linebacker out of Illinois State selected No. 193 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2013 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Illinois State has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Palmer drafted?
Nate Palmer was selected No. 193 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/nate-palmer.
What college did Nate Palmer play for?
Nate Palmer played college football at Illinois State in the MVFC. See every Illinois State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-state-redbirds.
How did Nate Palmer's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/nate-palmer.