Nate Hobbs was drafted No. 167 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 23 · #167 overall
Nate Hobbs Illinois College Draft
Nate Hobbs was drafted No. 167 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #167
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1440th at Illinois College
The pick
How Nate Hobbs came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 195 lbs
- Hometown
- Louisville, KY
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1440th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1286% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 167
Who came off the board on either side of Nate Hobbs.
Florida
Washington
Central Missouri
Georgia
Illinois College in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nate Hobbs in the 2021 NFL Draft
Nate Hobbs is a Cornerback out of Illinois College selected No. 167 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Nate Hobbs drafted?
Nate Hobbs was selected No. 167 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/nate-hobbs.
What college did Nate Hobbs play for?
Nate Hobbs played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Nate Hobbs's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/nate-hobbs.