Vonn Bell was drafted No. 61 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 30 · #61 overall
Vonn Bell Ohio State Draft
Vonn Bell was drafted No. 61 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 139
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3753rd at Ohio State
The pick
How Vonn Bell came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 199 lbs
- Hometown
- Rossville, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 30 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 139
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3753rd among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1232% of career value
- Final season
- 20248 years after the draft
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Vonn Bell.
Florida State
Alabama
Samford · 1× Pro Bowl
Georgia Tech
Ohio State in the 2016 draft
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#80
Adolphus Washington
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#85
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#94
Nick Vannett
TE · SEA
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#102
Joshua Perry
ILB · LAC
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#139
Cardale Jones
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Ohio State
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vonn Bell in the 2016 NFL Draft
Vonn Bell is a Safety out of Ohio State selected No. 61 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft. 139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 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 Vonn Bell drafted?
Vonn Bell was selected No. 61 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/vonn-bell.
What college did Vonn Bell play for?
Vonn Bell 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 Vonn Bell's NFL career turn out?
139 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/vonn-bell.