Quenton Nelson was drafted No. 6 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 129 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 6 · #6 overall
Quenton Nelson Notre Dame Draft
Quenton Nelson was drafted No. 6 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 129 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 129
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 796th at Notre Dame
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Quenton Nelson came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
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Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 325 lbs
- Hometown
- Holmdel, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 3 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
129 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Games played
- 129
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 796th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 79100% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Quenton Nelson.
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
NC State · 2× Pro Bowl
Wyoming · 4× Pro Bowl
Georgia · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Quenton Nelson in the 2018 NFL Draft
Quenton Nelson is a Guard out of Notre Dame selected No. 6 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft. 129 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Quenton Nelson drafted?
Quenton Nelson was selected No. 6 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/quenton-nelson.
What college did Quenton Nelson play for?
Quenton Nelson played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Quenton Nelson's NFL career turn out?
129 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/quenton-nelson.