Eli Apple was drafted No. 10 overall by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 10 · #10 overall
Eli Apple Ohio State Draft
Eli Apple was drafted No. 10 overall by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2874th at Ohio State
The pick
How Eli Apple came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 199 lbs
- Hometown
- Voorhees, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 25 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2874th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 932% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Eli Apple.
Michigan State · 2× All-Pro
Georgia
Florida
Louisville
Ohio State in the 2016 draft
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#20
Darron Lee
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#47
Michael Thomas
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#61
Vonn Bell
S · NO
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#80
Adolphus Washington
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#85
Braxton Miller
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#94
Nick Vannett
TE · SEA
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#102
Joshua Perry
ILB · LAC
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#139
Cardale Jones
QB · BUF
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eli Apple in the 2016 NFL Draft
Eli Apple is a Cornerback out of Ohio State selected No. 10 overall by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Eli Apple drafted?
Eli Apple was selected No. 10 overall by the New York Giants in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/eli-apple.
What college did Eli Apple play for?
Eli Apple played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Eli Apple's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/eli-apple.