Joe Thuney was drafted No. 78 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft out of NC State. 163 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 15 · #78 overall
Joe Thuney NC State Draft
Joe Thuney was drafted No. 78 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft out of NC State. 163 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
3× All-Pro 4× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 163
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 843rd at NC State
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Joe Thuney came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 304 lbs
- Hometown
- Centreville, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 167 prospect58.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
163 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value
- Games played
- 163
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 843rd among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3238% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Thuney.
Auburn
West Virginia
Oregon State · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
NC State in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Thuney in the 2016 NFL Draft
Joe Thuney is a Guard out of NC State selected No. 78 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft. 163 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Joe Thuney drafted?
Joe Thuney was selected No. 78 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/joe-thuney.
What college did Joe Thuney play for?
Joe Thuney played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Joe Thuney's NFL career turn out?
163 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 84 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/joe-thuney.