Jalen Reeves-Maybin was drafted No. 124 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 117 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 18 · #124 overall
Jalen Reeves-Maybin Tennessee Draft
Jalen Reeves-Maybin was drafted No. 124 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 117 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #124
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 117
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1774th at Tennessee
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jalen Reeves-Maybin came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 230 lbs
- Hometown
- Clarksville, TN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 193 prospect51.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
117 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 117
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1774th among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1588% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 124
Who came off the board on either side of Jalen Reeves-Maybin.
San Diego State
Michigan State
Eastern Washington
Houston
Tennessee in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#10
Jerod Mayo
LB · NE · 2008
Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#67
Mike Cofer
LB · DET · 1983
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Byron Young
LB · LAR · 2023
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
#42
Kevin Burnett
LB · DAL · 2005
Tennessee
#43
Carl Zander
LB · CIN · 1985
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jalen Reeves-Maybin in the 2017 NFL Draft
Jalen Reeves-Maybin is a Linebacker out of Tennessee selected No. 124 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft. 117 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Jalen Reeves-Maybin drafted?
Jalen Reeves-Maybin was selected No. 124 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/jalen-reeves-maybin.
What college did Jalen Reeves-Maybin play for?
Jalen Reeves-Maybin played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Jalen Reeves-Maybin's NFL career turn out?
117 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/jalen-reeves-maybin.