Rudy Ford was drafted No. 208 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 86 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 24 · #208 overall
Rudy Ford Auburn Draft
Rudy Ford was drafted No. 208 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 86 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #208
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 86
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1173rd at Auburn
The pick
How Rudy Ford came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 205 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 134 prospect65.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
86 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 86
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1173rd among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 218% of career value
- Final season
- 20236 years after the draft
Around pick 208
Who came off the board on either side of Rudy Ford.
Virginia Tech
Houston
Georgia State
Mississippi State
Auburn in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rudy Ford in the 2017 NFL Draft
Rudy Ford is a Safety out of Auburn selected No. 208 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Rudy Ford drafted?
Rudy Ford was selected No. 208 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/rudy-ford.
What college did Rudy Ford play for?
Rudy Ford played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Rudy Ford's NFL career turn out?
86 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/rudy-ford.