A.J. Derby was drafted No. 202 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 26 · #202 overall
A.J. Derby Arkansas Draft
A.J. Derby was drafted No. 202 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #202
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 25
- Career AV
- 366th at Arkansas
The pick
How A.J. Derby came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 255 lbs
- Hometown
- Iowa City, IA
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 25
- Career approximate value
- 366th among Arkansas picks
- Final season
- 20183 years after the draft
Around pick 202
Who came off the board on either side of A.J. Derby.
Texas · 3× Pro Bowl
Missouri
Maryland
Georgia Tech · 1× Pro Bowl
Arkansas in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
A.J. Derby in the 2015 NFL Draft
A.J. Derby is a Tight end out of Arkansas selected No. 202 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2015 NFL Draft. 25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 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 A.J. Derby drafted?
A.J. Derby was selected No. 202 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/a-j-derby.
What college did A.J. Derby play for?
A.J. Derby played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did A.J. Derby's NFL career turn out?
25 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/a-j-derby.