Genard Avery was drafted No. 150 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 13 · #150 overall
Genard Avery Memphis Draft
Genard Avery was drafted No. 150 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #150
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 63
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1131st at Memphis
The pick
How Genard Avery came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 248 lbs
- Hometown
- Grenada, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 142 prospect63.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 63
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1131st among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 436% of career value
- Final season
- 20246 years after the draft
Around pick 150
Who came off the board on either side of Genard Avery.
Penn State
Texas · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Illinois State
Arizona
Memphis in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Genard Avery in the 2018 NFL Draft
Genard Avery is a Linebacker out of Memphis selected No. 150 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft. 63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Genard Avery drafted?
Genard Avery was selected No. 150 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/genard-avery.
What college did Genard Avery play for?
Genard Avery played college football at Memphis in the American Athletic. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Genard Avery's NFL career turn out?
63 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/genard-avery.