Taylor Decker was drafted No. 16 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 16 · #16 overall
Taylor Decker Ohio State Draft
Taylor Decker was drafted No. 16 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 140
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5922nd at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Taylor Decker came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 310 lbs
- Hometown
- Vandalia, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 16 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 140
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5922nd among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 59100% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of Taylor Decker.
West Virginia
Baylor
Florida · 1× Pro Bowl
Alabama · 4× Pro Bowl
Ohio State in the 2016 draft
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#139
Cardale Jones
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Other T picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ohio State · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#12
Jim Lachey
T · LAC · 1985
Ohio State · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#24
Korey Stringer
T · MIN · 1995
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#209
Shane Olivea
T · LAC · 2004
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#59
Jack Mewhort
T · IND · 2014
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#56
Mike Adams
T · PIT · 2012
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Taylor Decker in the 2016 NFL Draft
Taylor Decker is a Offensive tackle out of Ohio State selected No. 16 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft. 140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Taylor Decker drafted?
Taylor Decker was selected No. 16 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/taylor-decker.
What college did Taylor Decker play for?
Taylor Decker played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Taylor Decker's NFL career turn out?
140 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/taylor-decker.