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2017 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 28 · #171 overall

Nathan Peterman Pittsburgh Draft

Nathan Peterman was drafted No. 171 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 15 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Overall pick
#171
Round
5
Draft class
2017
NFL games
15
Career AV
387th at Pittsburgh

The pick

How Nathan Peterman came off the board in 2017.

Drafted by

Buffalo Bills

Rd 5, Pick 28 · #171 overall · AFC East

Full 2017 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Quarterback QB
College
Pittsburgh ACC at the draft
Measurables
6'3" · 226 lbs
Hometown
Fruit Cove, FL
Pre-draft board
No. 69 prospect77.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

15 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Games played
15
Career approximate value
387th among Pittsburgh picks
AV with the drafting club
267% of career value
Final season
20236 years after the draft

Around pick 171

Who came off the board on either side of Nathan Peterman.

#169 Treston Decoud S · HOU Oregon State #170 Rodney Adams WR · MIN South Florida #172 Isaiah McKenzie WR · DEN Georgia #173 Brian Allen DB · PIT Utah

Pittsburgh in the 2017 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#105 James Conner RB · PIT Pittsburgh · 2× Pro Bowl #115 Dorian Johnson G · ARI Pittsburgh #200 Adam Bisnowaty T · NYG Pittsburgh #234 Ejuan Price DE · LAR Pittsburgh

Other QB picks from Pittsburgh

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#27 Dan Marino QB · MIA · 1983 Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl #20 Kenny Pickett QB · PIT · 2022 Pittsburgh #216 Alex Van Pelt QB · PIT · 1993 Pittsburgh #135 Tom Savage QB · HOU · 2014 Pittsburgh #292 Rick Trocano QB · PIT · 1981 Pittsburgh

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Nathan Peterman in the 2017 NFL Draft

Nathan Peterman is a Quarterback out of Pittsburgh selected No. 171 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2017 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Nathan Peterman drafted?

Nathan Peterman was selected No. 171 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/nathan-peterman.

What college did Nathan Peterman play for?

Nathan Peterman played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.

How did Nathan Peterman's NFL career turn out?

15 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/nathan-peterman.