Danny Shelton was drafted No. 12 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Washington. 101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Danny Shelton Washington Draft
Danny Shelton was drafted No. 12 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Washington. 101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3331st at Washington
The pick
How Danny Shelton came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Washington
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 339 lbs
- Hometown
- Auburn, WA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 14 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3331st among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1545% of career value
- Final season
- 20227 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Danny Shelton.
Georgia · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Michigan State
Stanford · 3× Pro Bowl
Louisville
Washington in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Danny Shelton in the 2015 NFL Draft
Danny Shelton is a Nose tackle out of Washington selected No. 12 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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 Danny Shelton drafted?
Danny Shelton was selected No. 12 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/danny-shelton.
What college did Danny Shelton play for?
Danny Shelton played college football at Washington in the Pac-12. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Danny Shelton's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/danny-shelton.