Jordan Whitehead was drafted No. 117 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 105 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 17 · #117 overall
Jordan Whitehead Pittsburgh Draft
Jordan Whitehead was drafted No. 117 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 105 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #117
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 105
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3234th at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Jordan Whitehead came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 198 lbs
- Hometown
- Aliquippa, PA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 227 prospect47.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
105 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 105
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3234th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2166% of career value
- Final season
- 20246 years after the draft
Around pick 117
Who came off the board on either side of Jordan Whitehead.
Western Kentucky
Kansas
Alabama
West Virginia
Pittsburgh in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jordan Whitehead in the 2018 NFL Draft
Jordan Whitehead is a Safety out of Pittsburgh selected No. 117 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft. 105 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Jordan Whitehead drafted?
Jordan Whitehead was selected No. 117 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/jordan-whitehead.
What college did Jordan Whitehead play for?
Jordan Whitehead played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Jordan Whitehead's NFL career turn out?
105 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/jordan-whitehead.