Jarrad Davis was drafted No. 21 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida. 68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall
Jarrad Davis Florida Draft
Jarrad Davis was drafted No. 21 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Florida. 68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2275th at Florida
The pick
How Jarrad Davis came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 238 lbs
- Hometown
- Kingsland, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 25 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2275th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2091% of career value
- Final season
- 20225 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Jarrad Davis.
Alabama
Utah · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Missouri
Ole Miss · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jarrad Davis in the 2017 NFL Draft
Jarrad Davis is a Linebacker out of Florida selected No. 21 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Jarrad Davis drafted?
Jarrad Davis was selected No. 21 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/jarrad-davis.
What college did Jarrad Davis play for?
Jarrad Davis played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Jarrad Davis's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/jarrad-davis.