Pat O'Connor was drafted No. 250 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Eastern Michigan. 88 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 32 · #250 overall
Pat O'Connor Eastern Michigan Draft
Pat O'Connor was drafted No. 250 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Eastern Michigan. 88 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #250
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 88
- Career AV
- 67th at Eastern Michigan
The pick
How Pat O'Connor came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 277 lbs
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Career approximate value
- 67th among Eastern Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 117% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 250
Who came off the board on either side of Pat O'Connor.
Western Michigan
Oklahoma State
Buffalo
NC State
Other DE picks from Eastern Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pat O'Connor in the 2017 NFL Draft
Pat O'Connor is a Defensive end out of Eastern Michigan selected No. 250 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Eastern Michigan has produced 13 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Pat O'Connor drafted?
Pat O'Connor was selected No. 250 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/pat-o-connor.
What college did Pat O'Connor play for?
Pat O'Connor played college football at Eastern Michigan in the Mid-American. See every Eastern Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/eastern-michigan-eagles.
How did Pat O'Connor's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/pat-o-connor.