Eric Saubert was drafted No. 174 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Drake. 112 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 31 · #174 overall
Eric Saubert Drake Draft
Eric Saubert was drafted No. 174 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Drake. 112 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #174
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 112
- Career AV
- 21st at Drake
The pick
How Eric Saubert came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Drake
Pioneer at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 253 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 187 prospect53.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Career approximate value
- 21st among Drake picks
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 174
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Saubert.
Georgia
Utah
Purdue
Other TE picks from Drake
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Saubert in the 2017 NFL Draft
Eric Saubert is a Tight end out of Drake selected No. 174 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Drake has produced 4 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 Eric Saubert drafted?
Eric Saubert was selected No. 174 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/eric-saubert.
What college did Eric Saubert play for?
Eric Saubert played college football at Drake in the Pioneer. See every Drake draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/drake-bulldogs.
How did Eric Saubert's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/eric-saubert.