Desmond King was drafted No. 151 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 108 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 7 · #151 overall
Desmond King Iowa Draft
Desmond King was drafted No. 151 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 108 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
1× All-Pro
- Overall pick
- #151
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2740th at Iowa
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Desmond King came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 201 lbs
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 77 prospect76.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2740th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1659% of career value
- Final season
- 20247 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro
Around pick 151
Who came off the board on either side of Desmond King.
San Diego State
Clemson
Miami
Memphis · 1× Pro Bowl
Iowa in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Desmond King in the 2017 NFL Draft
Desmond King is a Safety out of Iowa selected No. 151 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Desmond King drafted?
Desmond King was selected No. 151 overall by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/desmond-king.
What college did Desmond King play for?
Desmond King played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Desmond King's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/desmond-king.