Cody Kessler was drafted No. 93 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL Draft out of USC. 17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 30 · #93 overall
Cody Kessler USC Draft
Cody Kessler was drafted No. 93 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL Draft out of USC. 17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #93
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 17
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 5141st at USC
The pick
How Cody Kessler came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
USC
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 220 lbs
- Hometown
- Bakersfield, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 209 prospect50.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 17
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 5141st among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 360% of career value
- Final season
- 20182 years after the draft
Around pick 93
Who came off the board on either side of Cody Kessler.
NC State
Texas A&M
Ohio State
Michigan
USC in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cody Kessler in the 2016 NFL Draft
Cody Kessler is a Quarterback out of USC selected No. 93 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL Draft. 17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Cody Kessler drafted?
Cody Kessler was selected No. 93 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/cody-kessler.
What college did Cody Kessler play for?
Cody Kessler played college football at USC in the Pac-12. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Cody Kessler's NFL career turn out?
17 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/cody-kessler.