Austin Hooper was drafted No. 81 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 155 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 18 · #81 overall
Austin Hooper Stanford Draft
Austin Hooper was drafted No. 81 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 155 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 155
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3327th at Stanford
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Austin Hooper came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
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Stanford
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 254 lbs
- Hometown
- San Ramon, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 62 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
155 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 155
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3327th among Stanford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1855% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Austin Hooper.
Oregon State · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Texas Tech
Georgia
Stanford in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Austin Hooper in the 2016 NFL Draft
Austin Hooper is a Tight end out of Stanford selected No. 81 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft. 155 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 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 Austin Hooper drafted?
Austin Hooper was selected No. 81 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/austin-hooper.
What college did Austin Hooper play for?
Austin Hooper played college football at Stanford in the Pac-12. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did Austin Hooper's NFL career turn out?
155 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/austin-hooper.