Aaron Donald was drafted No. 13 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 154 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 13 · #13 overall
Aaron Donald Pittsburgh Draft
Aaron Donald was drafted No. 13 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 154 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value
8× All-Pro 10× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #13
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 154
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 1232nd at Pittsburgh
- Pro Bowls
- 10
- All-Pro
- 8
The pick
How Aaron Donald came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 285 lbs
- Hometown
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 6 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
154 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value
- Games played
- 154
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 1232nd among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 123100% of career value
- Final season
- 20239 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 8× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Around pick 13
Who came off the board on either side of Aaron Donald.
Michigan · 3× Pro Bowl
LSU · 3× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aaron Donald in the 2014 NFL Draft
Aaron Donald is a Defensive tackle out of Pittsburgh selected No. 13 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft. 154 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Aaron Donald drafted?
Aaron Donald was selected No. 13 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/aaron-donald.
What college did Aaron Donald play for?
Aaron Donald played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Aaron Donald's NFL career turn out?
154 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value Accolades: 8× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/aaron-donald.