Jimmy Garoppolo was drafted No. 62 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Eastern Illinois. 85 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 30 · #62 overall
Jimmy Garoppolo Eastern Illinois Draft
Jimmy Garoppolo was drafted No. 62 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Eastern Illinois. 85 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #62
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 85
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 471st at Eastern Illinois
The pick
How Jimmy Garoppolo came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 226 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 50 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
85 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 85
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 471st among Eastern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 24% of career value
- Final season
- 202511 years after the draft
Around pick 62
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Garoppolo.
Missouri
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LSU · 5× Pro Bowl
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Garoppolo in the 2014 NFL Draft
Jimmy Garoppolo is a Quarterback out of Eastern Illinois selected No. 62 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2014 NFL Draft. 85 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Eastern Illinois has produced 10 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 Jimmy Garoppolo drafted?
Jimmy Garoppolo was selected No. 62 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/jimmy-garoppolo.
What college did Jimmy Garoppolo play for?
Jimmy Garoppolo played college football at Eastern Illinois in the OVC. See every Eastern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-illinois-panthers.
How did Jimmy Garoppolo's NFL career turn out?
85 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/jimmy-garoppolo.