Vincent Valentine was drafted No. 96 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 33 · #96 overall
Vincent Valentine Nebraska Draft
Vincent Valentine was drafted No. 96 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #96
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 16
- Career AV
- 2122nd at Nebraska
The pick
How Vincent Valentine came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 329 lbs
- Hometown
- Edwardsville, IL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 186 prospect55.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 2122nd among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20182 years after the draft
Around pick 96
Who came off the board on either side of Vincent Valentine.
Ohio State
Michigan
Boise State
Boston College · 2× Pro Bowl
Nebraska in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vincent Valentine in the 2016 NFL Draft
Vincent Valentine is a Defensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 96 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Vincent Valentine drafted?
Vincent Valentine was selected No. 96 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/vincent-valentine.
What college did Vincent Valentine play for?
Vincent Valentine played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Vincent Valentine's NFL career turn out?
16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/vincent-valentine.