Dalvin Tomlinson was drafted No. 55 overall by the New York Giants in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 142 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 23 · #55 overall
Dalvin Tomlinson Alabama Draft
Dalvin Tomlinson was drafted No. 55 overall by the New York Giants in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 142 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 142
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5029th at Alabama
The pick
How Dalvin Tomlinson came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 310 lbs
- Hometown
- McDonaugh, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 75 prospect76.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
142 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 142
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5029th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2346% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of Dalvin Tomlinson.
Florida
Ohio State
UConn
Vanderbilt
Alabama in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Marlon Humphrey
CB · BAL
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#17
Jonathan Allen
DE · WAS
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
#19
O.J. Howard
TE · TB
Alabama
#31
Reuben Foster
LB · SF
Alabama
#34
Cam Robinson
T · JAX
Alabama
#49
Ryan Anderson
OLB · WAS
Alabama
#78
Tim Williams
OLB · BAL
Alabama
#79
ArDarius Stewart
WR · NYJ
Alabama
#112
Eddie Jackson
S · CHI
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Other DT picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Quinnen Williams
DT · NYJ · 2019
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#3
Marcell Dareus
DT · BUF · 2011
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#13
Daron Payne
DT · WAS · 2018
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#42
Cornelius Griffin
DT · NYG · 2000
Alabama
#16
Mike Pitts
DT · ATL · 1983
Alabama
#49
Jarran Reed
DT · SEA · 2016
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dalvin Tomlinson in the 2017 NFL Draft
Dalvin Tomlinson is a Defensive tackle out of Alabama selected No. 55 overall by the New York Giants in the 2017 NFL Draft. 142 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Dalvin Tomlinson drafted?
Dalvin Tomlinson was selected No. 55 overall by the New York Giants in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/dalvin-tomlinson.
What college did Dalvin Tomlinson play for?
Dalvin Tomlinson played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Dalvin Tomlinson's NFL career turn out?
142 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/dalvin-tomlinson.