Trae Waynes was drafted No. 11 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 79 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 11 · #11 overall
Trae Waynes Michigan State Draft
Trae Waynes was drafted No. 11 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 79 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 79
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1838th at Michigan State
The pick
How Trae Waynes came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 186 lbs
- Hometown
- Kenosha, WI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 10 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
79 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 79
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1838th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 18100% of career value
- Final season
- 20216 years after the draft
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of Trae Waynes.
Miami
Georgia · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Washington
Stanford · 3× Pro Bowl
Michigan State in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Trae Waynes in the 2015 NFL Draft
Trae Waynes is a Cornerback out of Michigan State selected No. 11 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft. 79 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Trae Waynes drafted?
Trae Waynes was selected No. 11 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/trae-waynes.
What college did Trae Waynes play for?
Trae Waynes played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Trae Waynes's NFL career turn out?
79 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/trae-waynes.