Darian Thompson was drafted No. 71 overall by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 63 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 8 · #71 overall
Darian Thompson Boise State Draft
Darian Thompson was drafted No. 71 overall by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 63 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 63
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1225th at Boise State
The pick
How Darian Thompson came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Safety S
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 208 lbs
- Hometown
- Lancaster, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 64 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
63 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 63
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1225th among Boise State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 650% of career value
- Final season
- 20215 years after the draft
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of Darian Thompson.
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
BYU
Florida
Alabama
Boise State in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Boise State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darian Thompson in the 2016 NFL Draft
Darian Thompson is a Safety out of Boise State selected No. 71 overall by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft. 63 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Boise State has produced 59 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Darian Thompson drafted?
Darian Thompson was selected No. 71 overall by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/darian-thompson.
What college did Darian Thompson play for?
Darian Thompson played college football at Boise State in the Mountain West. See every Boise State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boise-state-broncos.
How did Darian Thompson's NFL career turn out?
63 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/darian-thompson.