Courtland Sutton was drafted No. 40 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft out of SMU. 115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 8 · #40 overall
Courtland Sutton SMU Draft
Courtland Sutton was drafted No. 40 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft out of SMU. 115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 115
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 458th at SMU
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Courtland Sutton came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 218 lbs
- Hometown
- Brenham, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 44 prospect84.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 115
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 458th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 45100% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of Courtland Sutton.
USC
Iowa
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
Penn State
SMU in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Courtland Sutton in the 2018 NFL Draft
Courtland Sutton is a Wide receiver out of SMU selected No. 40 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft. 115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Courtland Sutton drafted?
Courtland Sutton was selected No. 40 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/courtland-sutton.
What college did Courtland Sutton play for?
Courtland Sutton played college football at SMU in the American Athletic. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Courtland Sutton's NFL career turn out?
115 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/courtland-sutton.