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2014 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall

Justin Gilbert Oklahoma State Draft

Justin Gilbert was drafted No. 8 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 35 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value

Overall pick
#8
Round
1
Draft class
2014
NFL games
35
Career AV
446th at Oklahoma State

The pick

How Justin Gilbert came off the board in 2014.

Drafted by

Cleveland Browns

Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall · AFC North

Full 2014 draft class (256 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Oklahoma State Big 12 at the draft
Measurables
6'0" · 202 lbs
Hometown
Huntsville, TX
Pre-draft board
No. 20 prospect91.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

35 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value

Games played
35
Career approximate value
446th among Oklahoma State picks
AV with the drafting club
375% of career value
Final season
20162 years after the draft

Around pick 8

Who came off the board on either side of Justin Gilbert.

#6 Jake Matthews T · ATL Texas A&M · 1× Pro Bowl #7 Mike Evans WR · TB Texas A&M · 6× Pro Bowl #9 Anthony Barr LB · MIN UCLA · 4× Pro Bowl #10 Eric Ebron TE · DET North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl

Other DB picks from Oklahoma State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#28 R.W. McQuarters DB · SF · 1998 Oklahoma State #137 Perrish Cox DB · DEN · 2010 Oklahoma State #48 Chris Rockins DB · CLE · 1984 Oklahoma State #56 Darrent Williams DB · DEN · 2005 Oklahoma State #86 Greg Hill DB · TEN · 1983 Oklahoma State #87 Kevin Williams DB · NYJ · 1998 Oklahoma State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Justin Gilbert in the 2014 NFL Draft

Justin Gilbert is a Defensive back out of Oklahoma State selected No. 8 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Oklahoma State has produced 84 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Justin Gilbert drafted?

Justin Gilbert was selected No. 8 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/justin-gilbert.

What college did Justin Gilbert play for?

Justin Gilbert played college football at Oklahoma State in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-state-cowboys.

How did Justin Gilbert's NFL career turn out?

35 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/justin-gilbert.