Grand Valley State has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 187th all-time among college programs.
GLIAC · NFL draft picks 1980–2016 · 187th nationally
Grand Valley State College Draft History
Grand Valley State has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1980 — 187th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 8
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 112% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 4
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Grand Valley State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Matt Judon
Baltimore Ravens
4× Pro Bowl
145 games · 7 yrs as starter
Brandon Carr
Kansas City Chiefs
195 games · 12 yrs as starter
Ron Essink
Seattle Seahawks
83 games · 5 yrs as starter
Charles Johnson
Green Bay Packers
39 games
Rob Rubick
Detroit Lions
88 games · 2 yrs as starter
David Kircus
Detroit Lions
28 games
Keyonta Marshall
Philadelphia Eagles
1 games
Steve Michuta
Cleveland Browns
No regular-season snaps
Grand Valley State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- WR 2
- DE 1
- DT 1
- DB 1
- T 1
- TE 1
- QB 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- DET Detroit Lions 2
- CLE Cleveland Browns 1
- BAL Baltimore Ravens 1
- KC Kansas City Chiefs 1
- PHI Philadelphia Eagles 1
- SEA Seattle Seahawks 1
- GB Green Bay Packers 1
Every Grand Valley State draft pick
8 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Matt Judon 4× Pro Bowl | DE | BAL Baltimore Ravens | 145 games · 7 yrs as starter 63 career AV |
| 2013 | Charles Johnson | WR | GB Green Bay Packers | 39 games 7 career AV |
| 2008 |
Brandon Carr
|
DB | KC Kansas City Chiefs | 195 games · 12 yrs as starter 53 career AV |
| 2005 | Keyonta Marshall | DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 1 games |
| 2003 | David Kircus | WR | DET Detroit Lions | 28 games 3 career AV |
| 1982 | Steve Michuta | QB | CLE Cleveland Browns | No regular-season snaps |
| 1982 | Rob Rubick | TE | DET Detroit Lions | 88 games · 2 yrs as starter 5 career AV |
| 1980 | Ron Essink | T | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 83 games · 5 yrs as starter 34 career AV |
GLIAC programs by draft picks
How Grand Valley State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Grand Valley State in the NFL draft
Grand Valley State has produced 8 NFL draft picks between 1980 and 2016, including 0 first-round selections. 1 of those picks (12%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Grand Valley State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Grand Valley State draft pick from 1980 through 2016 — 8 selections, 0 first-rounders, 1 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: GLIAC.
How to use this page
- Scan the notable alumni for the program's highest-impact NFL careers.
- Read the class-by-class bars to spot the peak recruiting-to-draft cycles.
- Open a draft year to see the full class, or a conference peer to compare pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
How many NFL draft picks has Grand Valley State produced?
Grand Valley State has 8 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1980–2016), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/grand-valley-state-lakers.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Grand Valley State?
Notable Grand Valley State draftees include Matt Judon, Brandon Carr, Ron Essink, Charles Johnson. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/grand-valley-state-lakers.
When was Grand Valley State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Grand Valley State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2016 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/grand-valley-state-lakers.