Sony Michel was drafted No. 31 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 31 · #31 overall
Sony Michel Georgia Draft
Sony Michel was drafted No. 31 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2168th at Georgia
The pick
How Sony Michel came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 214 lbs
- Hometown
- Plantation, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 31 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2168th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1571% of career value
- Final season
- 20224 years after the draft
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Sony Michel.
Florida
UCF
Louisville · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Nevada
Georgia in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Georgia · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#35
Nick Chubb
RB · CLE
Georgia · 4× Pro Bowl
#10
Todd Gurley
RB · LAR · 2015
Georgia · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#63
James Cook
RB · BUF · 2022
Georgia · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Herschel Walker
RB · DAL · 1985
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
#3
Garrison Hearst
RB · ARI · 1993
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sony Michel in the 2018 NFL Draft
Sony Michel is a Running back out of Georgia selected No. 31 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2018 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Sony Michel drafted?
Sony Michel was selected No. 31 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/sony-michel.
What college did Sony Michel play for?
Sony Michel played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Sony Michel's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/sony-michel.