Ed Oliver was drafted No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Houston. 95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall
Ed Oliver Houston Draft
Ed Oliver was drafted No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Houston. 95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 95
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 437th at Houston
The pick
How Ed Oliver came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 287 lbs
- Hometown
- Houston, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 3 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 95
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 437th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 43100% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of Ed Oliver.
Kentucky · 2× Pro Bowl
Iowa · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Alabama
Houston in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ed Oliver in the 2019 NFL Draft
Ed Oliver is a Defensive tackle out of Houston selected No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2019 NFL Draft. 95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 Ed Oliver drafted?
Ed Oliver was selected No. 9 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/ed-oliver.
What college did Ed Oliver play for?
Ed Oliver played college football at Houston in the American Athletic. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Ed Oliver's NFL career turn out?
95 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/ed-oliver.