Joel Bitonio was drafted No. 35 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Nevada. 178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 3 · #35 overall
Joel Bitonio Nevada Draft
Joel Bitonio was drafted No. 35 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Nevada. 178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 7× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 178
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 752nd at Nevada
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Joel Bitonio came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Guard G
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 302 lbs
- Hometown
- Long Beach, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 31 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
- Games played
- 178
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 752nd among Nevada picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 75100% of career value
- Final season
- 202511 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Joel Bitonio.
UCLA
Boise State · 5× Pro Bowl
Fresno State · 4× Pro Bowl
Minnesota
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joel Bitonio in the 2014 NFL Draft
Joel Bitonio is a Guard out of Nevada selected No. 35 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft. 178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value Nevada has produced 37 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Joel Bitonio drafted?
Joel Bitonio was selected No. 35 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/joel-bitonio.
What college did Joel Bitonio play for?
Joel Bitonio played college football at Nevada in the Mountain West. See every Nevada draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nevada-wolf-pack.
How did Joel Bitonio's NFL career turn out?
178 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/joel-bitonio.