Sam Hubbard was drafted No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 13 · #77 overall
Sam Hubbard Ohio State Draft
Sam Hubbard was drafted No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #77
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4046th at Ohio State
The pick
How Sam Hubbard came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 270 lbs
- Hometown
- Cincinnati, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 65 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4046th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 40100% of career value
- Final season
- 20246 years after the draft
Around pick 77
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Hubbard.
Florida State
Oklahoma State
Texas
USC
Ohio State in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Heyward
DE · PIT · 2011
Ohio State · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#3
Joey Bosa
DE · LAC · 2016
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Nick Bosa
DE · SF · 2019
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#18
Will Smith
DE · NO · 2004
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Chase Young
DE · WAS · 2020
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#131
Keith Ferguson
DE · LAC · 1981
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Hubbard in the 2018 NFL Draft
Sam Hubbard is a Defensive end out of Ohio State selected No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Sam Hubbard drafted?
Sam Hubbard was selected No. 77 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/sam-hubbard.
What college did Sam Hubbard play for?
Sam Hubbard played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Sam Hubbard's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/sam-hubbard.