Noah Spence was drafted No. 39 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky. 43 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 8 · #39 overall
Noah Spence Eastern Kentucky Draft
Noah Spence was drafted No. 39 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Eastern Kentucky. 43 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #39
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 43
- Career AV
- 510th at Eastern Kentucky
The pick
How Noah Spence came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 251 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 56 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
43 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 43
- Career approximate value
- 510th among Eastern Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 20215 years after the draft
Around pick 39
Who came off the board on either side of Noah Spence.
Mississippi State · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Baylor · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Alabama
Other DE picks from Eastern Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Noah Spence in the 2016 NFL Draft
Noah Spence is a Defensive end out of Eastern Kentucky selected No. 39 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft. 43 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Eastern Kentucky has produced 23 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Noah Spence drafted?
Noah Spence was selected No. 39 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/noah-spence.
What college did Noah Spence play for?
Noah Spence played college football at Eastern Kentucky in the OVC. See every Eastern Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-kentucky-colonels.
How did Noah Spence's NFL career turn out?
43 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/noah-spence.