Quinton Jefferson was drafted No. 147 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 8 · #147 overall
Quinton Jefferson Maryland Draft
Quinton Jefferson was drafted No. 147 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #147
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2924th at Maryland
The pick
How Quinton Jefferson came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 291 lbs
- Hometown
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 173 prospect57.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2924th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1241% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
Around pick 147
Who came off the board on either side of Quinton Jefferson.
Georgia
Grand Valley State · 4× Pro Bowl
UCLA
Maryland in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Quinton Jefferson in the 2016 NFL Draft
Quinton Jefferson is a Defensive tackle out of Maryland selected No. 147 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2016 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Quinton Jefferson drafted?
Quinton Jefferson was selected No. 147 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/quinton-jefferson.
What college did Quinton Jefferson play for?
Quinton Jefferson played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Quinton Jefferson's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/quinton-jefferson.