Cliff Avril

Detroit Lions 92nd pick

DE ·

Purdue · 2008–2017

140

Games

207

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Cliff Avril is a former defensive end out of Purdue, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 92nd overall pick (round 3) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 140 regular-season games from 2008 to 2017, with the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2008

Round

Round 3

Pick

92nd overall

Team

Detroit Lions

Position

College

Purdue

Cliff Avril Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2008 draft class in sacks (74).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2008	DET	12	17	5	0	5	7	0	0	4
2009	DET	13	25	14	0	5.5	9	0	3	3
2010	DET	13	20	10	0	7.5	10	0	5	1
2011	DET	15	27	7	0	11	12	1	4	6
2012	DET	15	28	7	10	9.5	14	0	1	2
2013	SEA	14	13	6	3	8	14	0	4	5
2014	SEA	15	14	7	6	5	19	0	2	1
2015	SEA	15	31	16	11	9	27	0	7	2
2016	SEA	16	19	19	8	11.5	26	0	3	5
2017	SEA	3	2	0	1	1	2	0	0	0
Career		131	196	91	39	73	140	1	29	29

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

253 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.51s

Bench Press

27 reps

Vertical Jump

32.5"

Broad Jump

117"

3-Cone Drill

6.90s

Shuttle

4.51s

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