DaRon Bland was drafted No. 167 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 24 · #167 overall
DaRon Bland Fresno State Draft
DaRon Bland was drafted No. 167 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #167
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2119th at Fresno State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How DaRon Bland came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Hometown
- Modesto, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 169 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2119th among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 21100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 167
Who came off the board on either side of DaRon Bland.
Minnesota
Toledo
Southern Utah
North Carolina
Other DB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DaRon Bland in the 2022 NFL Draft
DaRon Bland is a Defensive back out of Fresno State selected No. 167 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 DaRon Bland drafted?
DaRon Bland was selected No. 167 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/daron-bland.
What college did DaRon Bland play for?
DaRon Bland played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did DaRon Bland's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/daron-bland.