Arden Key was drafted No. 87 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2018 NFL Draft out of LSU. 116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 23 · #87 overall
Arden Key LSU Draft
Arden Key was drafted No. 87 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2018 NFL Draft out of LSU. 116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #87
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2479th at LSU
The pick
How Arden Key came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 238 lbs
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 123 prospect68.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2479th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 521% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 87
Who came off the board on either side of Arden Key.
Tennessee
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Vanderbilt
TCU
LSU in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Arden Key in the 2018 NFL Draft
Arden Key is a Defensive end out of LSU selected No. 87 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2018 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Arden Key drafted?
Arden Key was selected No. 87 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/arden-key.
What college did Arden Key play for?
Arden Key played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Arden Key's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/arden-key.