Jayron Kearse was drafted No. 244 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 23 · #244 overall
Jayron Kearse Clemson Draft
Jayron Kearse was drafted No. 244 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #244
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1855th at Clemson
The pick
How Jayron Kearse came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 216 lbs
- Hometown
- Fort Myers, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 141 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1855th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 422% of career value
- Final season
- 20237 years after the draft
Around pick 244
Who came off the board on either side of Jayron Kearse.
Georgia
California
Illinois College
Temple
Clemson in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jayron Kearse in the 2016 NFL Draft
Jayron Kearse is a Safety out of Clemson selected No. 244 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Jayron Kearse drafted?
Jayron Kearse was selected No. 244 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/jayron-kearse.
What college did Jayron Kearse play for?
Jayron Kearse played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Jayron Kearse's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/jayron-kearse.