Yannick Ngakoue was drafted No. 69 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 6 · #69 overall
Yannick Ngakoue Maryland Draft
Yannick Ngakoue was drafted No. 69 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #69
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 134
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5010th at Maryland
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Yannick Ngakoue came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 252 lbs
- Hometown
- Bowie, MD
- Pre-draft board
- No. 159 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 134
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5010th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3264% of career value
- Final season
- 20248 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 69
Who came off the board on either side of Yannick Ngakoue.
Nebraska
Mississippi State
BYU
Boise State
Maryland in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Yannick Ngakoue in the 2016 NFL Draft
Yannick Ngakoue is a Defensive end out of Maryland selected No. 69 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft. 134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 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 Yannick Ngakoue drafted?
Yannick Ngakoue was selected No. 69 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/yannick-ngakoue.
What college did Yannick Ngakoue play for?
Yannick Ngakoue 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 Yannick Ngakoue's NFL career turn out?
134 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/yannick-ngakoue.