Bud Dupree was drafted No. 22 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 152 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 22 · #22 overall
Bud Dupree Kentucky Draft
Bud Dupree was drafted No. 22 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 152 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 152
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 468th at Kentucky
The pick
How Bud Dupree came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Outside linebacker OLB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 269 lbs
- Hometown
- Irwinton, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 24 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
152 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 152
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 468th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3065% of career value
- Final season
- 202510 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of Bud Dupree.
USC
Texas A&M
Missouri
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Kentucky in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bud Dupree in the 2015 NFL Draft
Bud Dupree is a Outside linebacker out of Kentucky selected No. 22 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2015 NFL Draft. 152 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Bud Dupree drafted?
Bud Dupree was selected No. 22 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/bud-dupree.
What college did Bud Dupree play for?
Bud Dupree played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Bud Dupree's NFL career turn out?
152 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/bud-dupree.