Amani Oruwariye was drafted No. 146 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 8 · #146 overall
Amani Oruwariye Penn State Draft
Amani Oruwariye was drafted No. 146 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #146
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1294th at Penn State
The pick
How Amani Oruwariye came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
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Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 205 lbs
- Hometown
- Tampa, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 90 prospect73.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1294th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1192% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 146
Who came off the board on either side of Amani Oruwariye.
USC
Utah · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida
Arkansas
Penn State in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Amani Oruwariye in the 2019 NFL Draft
Amani Oruwariye is a Cornerback out of Penn State selected No. 146 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Amani Oruwariye drafted?
Amani Oruwariye was selected No. 146 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/amani-oruwariye.
What college did Amani Oruwariye play for?
Amani Oruwariye played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Amani Oruwariye's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/amani-oruwariye.