Nate Orchard was drafted No. 51 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Utah. 48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 19 · #51 overall
Nate Orchard Utah Draft
Nate Orchard was drafted No. 51 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Utah. 48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #51
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 48
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 843rd at Utah
The pick
How Nate Orchard came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Utah
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 250 lbs
- Hometown
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Pre-draft board
- No. 67 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 843rd among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 788% of career value
- Final season
- 20216 years after the draft
Around pick 51
Who came off the board on either side of Nate Orchard.
Missouri · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Oklahoma
Oregon
Utah in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Utah
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nate Orchard in the 2015 NFL Draft
Nate Orchard is a Defensive end out of Utah selected No. 51 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 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 Nate Orchard drafted?
Nate Orchard was selected No. 51 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/nate-orchard.
What college did Nate Orchard play for?
Nate Orchard played college football at Utah in the Pac-12. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Nate Orchard's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/nate-orchard.