Rico Gathers was drafted No. 217 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 15 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #217
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 15
The pick
How Rico Gathers came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 273 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
15 regular-season games
- Games played
- 15
- Final season
- 20182 years after the draft
Around pick 217
Who came off the board on either side of Rico Gathers.
TCU
Eastern Michigan
USC
Arizona
Baylor in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rico Gathers in the 2016 NFL Draft
Rico Gathers is a Tight end out of Baylor selected No. 217 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games Baylor has produced 109 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 Rico Gathers drafted?
Rico Gathers was selected No. 217 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 42). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/rico-gathers.
What college did Rico Gathers play for?
Rico Gathers played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Rico Gathers's NFL career turn out?
15 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/rico-gathers.