Vic Beasley was drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 8 · #8 overall
Vic Beasley Clemson Draft
Vic Beasley was drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 88
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3232nd at Clemson
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Vic Beasley came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Outside linebacker OLB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 246 lbs
- Hometown
- Adairsville, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 25 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3232nd among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 32100% of career value
- Final season
- 20205 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Vic Beasley.
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
West Virginia
Miami
Georgia · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Clemson in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other OLB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vic Beasley in the 2015 NFL Draft
Vic Beasley is a Outside linebacker out of Clemson selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Vic Beasley drafted?
Vic Beasley was selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/vic-beasley.
What college did Vic Beasley play for?
Vic Beasley played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Vic Beasley's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/vic-beasley.