Darqueze Dennard was drafted No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 87 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 24 · #24 overall
Darqueze Dennard Michigan State Draft
Darqueze Dennard was drafted No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 87 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 87
- Career AV
- 1347th at Michigan State
The pick
How Darqueze Dennard came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 199 lbs
- Hometown
- Dry Branch, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 12 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Career approximate value
- 1347th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1292% of career value
- Final season
- 20217 years after the draft
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Darqueze Dennard.
Texas A&M
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
TCU · 1× Pro Bowl
Louisville
Other DB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darqueze Dennard in the 2014 NFL Draft
Darqueze Dennard is a Defensive back out of Michigan State selected No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Darqueze Dennard drafted?
Darqueze Dennard was selected No. 24 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/darqueze-dennard.
What college did Darqueze Dennard play for?
Darqueze Dennard played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Darqueze Dennard's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/darqueze-dennard.