Brandon Shell was drafted No. 158 overall by the New York Jets in the 2016 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 19 · #158 overall
Brandon Shell South Carolina Draft
Brandon Shell was drafted No. 158 overall by the New York Jets in the 2016 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #158
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 83
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2925th at South Carolina
The pick
How Brandon Shell came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 324 lbs
- Hometown
- Goose Creek, SC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 266 prospect40.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 83
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2925th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1345% of career value
- Final season
- 20226 years after the draft
Around pick 158
Who came off the board on either side of Brandon Shell.
Arkansas
Southern Utah
West Virginia
Missouri
South Carolina in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brandon Shell in the 2016 NFL Draft
Brandon Shell is a Offensive tackle out of South Carolina selected No. 158 overall by the New York Jets in the 2016 NFL Draft. 83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 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 Brandon Shell drafted?
Brandon Shell was selected No. 158 overall by the New York Jets in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/brandon-shell.
What college did Brandon Shell play for?
Brandon Shell played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Brandon Shell's NFL career turn out?
83 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/brandon-shell.