Every 8th pick in NFL draft history

52 players have gone 8th in the NFL draft since 1975, from Gary Johnson to Jordyn Tyson in 2026. The most decorated: Ottis Anderson (1979; NFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year), Christian McCaffrey (2017; NFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL Offensive Player of the Year), and Tetairoa McMillan (2025; NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year). 46 of the 52 won nothing on the NFL honours list.

NFL draft, every No. 8 pick by year
YearPlayerTeamHonours
2026Jordyn TysonNew Orleans Saints—
2025Tetairoa McMillanCarolina PanthersNFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
2024Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons—
2023Bijan RobinsonAtlanta Falcons—
2022Drake LondonAtlanta Falcons—
2021Jaycee HornCarolina Panthers—
2020Isaiah SimmonsArizona Cardinals—
2019T.J. HockensonDetroit Lions—
2018Roquan SmithChicago Bears—
2017Christian McCaffreyCarolina PanthersNFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL Offensive Player of the Year
2016Jack ConklinTennessee Titans—
2015Vic BeasleyAtlanta Falcons—
2014Justin GilbertCleveland Browns—
2013Tavon AustinLos Angeles Rams—
2012Ryan TannehillMiami DolphinsNFL Comeback Player of the Year
2011Jake LockerTennessee Titans—
2010Rolando McClainLas Vegas Raiders—
2009Eugene MonroeJacksonville Jaguars—
2008Derrick HarveyJacksonville Jaguars—
2007Jamaal AndersonAtlanta Falcons—
2006Donte' WhitnerBuffalo Bills—
2005Antrel RolleArizona Cardinals—
2004DeAngelo HallAtlanta Falcons—
2003Jordan GrossCarolina Panthers—
2002Roy WilliamsDallas Cowboys—
2001David TerrellChicago Bears—
2000Plaxico BurressPittsburgh Steelers—
1999David BostonArizona Cardinals—
1998Greg EllisDallas Cowboys—
1997James FarriorNew York Jets—
1996Tim BiakabutukaCarolina Panthers—
1995Joey GallowaySeattle Seahawks—
1994Sam AdamsSeattle Seahawks—
1993Willie RoafNew Orleans Saints—
1992Bob WhitfieldAtlanta Falcons—
1991Antone DavisPhiladelphia Eagles—
1990Chris SingletonNew England Patriots—
1989Burt GrossmanLos Angeles Chargers—
1988Dave CadiganNew York Jets—
1987Shane ConlanBuffalo BillsNFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
1986Leslie O'NealLos Angeles ChargersNFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
1985Ron HolmesTampa Bay Buccaneers—
1984Leonard ColemanIndianapolis Colts—
1983Michael HaddixPhiladelphia Eagles—
1982Mike MunchakTennessee Titans—
1981Ronnie LottSan Francisco 49ers—
1980Mark HaynesNew York Giants—
1979Ottis AndersonArizona CardinalsNFL Comeback Player of the Year, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Super Bowl MVP
1978Ross BrownerCincinnati Bengals—
1977Wilson WhitleyCincinnati Bengals—
1976Dennis LickChicago Bears—
1975Gary JohnsonLos Angeles Chargers—

Honours from the NFL award history, matched to the pick by name. Picks from ESPN's draft pages, 1975 on.