Javon Hargrave was drafted No. 89 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 26 · #89 overall
Javon Hargrave South Carolina State Draft
Javon Hargrave was drafted No. 89 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #89
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 146
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 593rd at South Carolina State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Javon Hargrave came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 309 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 86 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 146
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 593rd among South Carolina State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2034% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 89
Who came off the board on either side of Javon Hargrave.
Utah State
Notre Dame
NC State
South Carolina State in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Javon Hargrave in the 2016 NFL Draft
Javon Hargrave is a Defensive tackle out of South Carolina State selected No. 89 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2016 NFL Draft. 146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value South Carolina State has produced 34 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 Javon Hargrave drafted?
Javon Hargrave was selected No. 89 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/javon-hargrave.
What college did Javon Hargrave play for?
Javon Hargrave played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Javon Hargrave's NFL career turn out?
146 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/javon-hargrave.