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2001 NFL draft
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General information
DateApril 21–22, 2001
LocationTheater at MSG
in New York City, New York
NetworkESPN
Overview
246 total selections in 7 rounds
LeagueNFL
First selectionMichael Vick, QB
Atlanta Falcons
Mr. IrrelevantTevita Ofahengaue, TE
Arizona Cardinals
Most selections (12)Buffalo Bills
Seattle Seahawks
Fewest selections (5)Washington Redskins
Hall of Famers
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The 2001 NFL draft was the 66th draft annual of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible professional football players. The draft, which is officially referred to as the "NFL Player Selection Meeting", was held at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, on April 21–22, 2001.[1][2][3]

Each team is assigned one pick per round with the order based generally on the reverse order of finish in the previous season with the team with the worst record receiving the first draft slot. Exceptions to this are the Super Bowl participants from the previous season—the champion Baltimore Ravens were assigned the final draft slot and the runner-up New York Giants assigned the 30th slot in each round.[1] The draft was broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2.[1] Due to previous trades, the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans did not have selections in the first round. More than half of the players selected in the draft's first round (17 of 31) would eventually be elected to at least one Pro Bowl.

The first player selected in the draft was quarterback Michael Vick from Virginia Tech, who was selected by the Atlanta Falcons after they acquired the first pick in a trade with the San Diego Chargers.[4] Vick spent six seasons with the Falcons before being sentenced to 21 months in prison for his involvement in an illegal interstate dog fighting ring,[5] eventually rebounding his career with the Philadelphia Eagles after being released from prison and winning the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year Award in 2010.

Florida State quarterback Chris Weinke, the 2000 winner of the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the player deemed most outstanding in college football,[6] was selected in the fourth round by the Carolina Panthers. After being a regular starter for the Panthers in his first season, during which Carolina posted a 1–15 record, Weinke played only 12 games over his final five seasons before being released.[7] The last player selected, who traditionally receives the unofficial title Mr. Irrelevant, was Tevita Ofahengaue of Brigham Young University, who was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals. Ofahengaue never played in the NFL, and in 2011 was charged with stealing gasoline from a construction company in Salt Lake City.[8] He is currently the Player Personnel Director at BYU.

There were 31 compensatory selections distributed among 16 teams during rounds three through seven, with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills receiving 4 picks each.[1] The University of Miami was the college with the most players selected in the first round, with Dan Morgan, Damione Lewis, Santana Moss and Reggie Wayne all picked at that stage. Across the whole draft, however, Florida State University had the most players selected, a total of nine compared to Miami's seven.[9]

No teams elected to claim any players in the 2001 supplemental draft.

Player selections

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* = compensatory selection
^ = supplemental compensatory selection
= Pro Bowler[10]
= Hall of Famer[11]
Positions key
Offense Defense Special teams
  1. ^ Sometimes referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. ^ Includes nose tackle (NT)
  3. ^ Includes middle linebacker (MLB or MIKE), outside linebacker (OLB, WILL, SAM), and off-ball linebacker
  4. ^ Includes free safety (FS) and strong safety (SS)
  5. ^ Also known as a placekicker (PK)
  6. ^ Includes kickoff and punt returners
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Quarterback Michael Vick was chosen as the first draft pick overall by the Atlanta Falcons.
Richard Seymour was drafted number sixth overall and went on to win three Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots. A three-time first-team All-Pro, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
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Santana Moss was one of four players from the University of Miami chosen in the first round, more than any other school.
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Although T. J. Houshmandzadeh was not selected until the final round of the draft, he went on to play in the Pro Bowl in 2007.
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Drew Brees was the first pick of the second round and went on to lead the New Orleans Saints to their first Super Bowl in franchise history, along with setting numerous NFL records. He was the last active player from this draft.
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LaDainian Tomlinson was the first running back picked in the draft and set multiple NFL records in rushing touchdowns and yards in his nine seasons with the San Diego Chargers.
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Wide receiver Reggie Wayne was a late first round pick and is currently tenth in career total receiving yards .
Rnd. Pick No. NFL team Player Pos. College Conf. Notes
1 1 Atlanta Falcons Michael Vick  QB Virginia Tech Big East
1 2 Arizona Cardinals Leonard Davis  G Texas Big 12
1 3 Cleveland Browns Gerard Warren  DT Florida SEC
1 4 Cincinnati Bengals Justin Smith  DE Missouri Big 12
1 5 San Diego Chargers LaDainian Tomlinson RB TCU WAC
1 6 New England Patriots Richard Seymour DT Georgia SEC
1 7 San Francisco 49ers Andre Carter  DE California Pac-10
1 8 Chicago Bears David Terrell  WR Michigan Big Ten
1 9 Seattle Seahawks Koren Robinson  WR NC State ACC
1 10 Green Bay Packers Jamal Reynolds  DE Florida State ACC
1 11 Carolina Panthers Dan Morgan  LB Miami (FL) Big East
1 12 St. Louis Rams Damione Lewis  DT Miami (FL) Big East
1 13 Jacksonville Jaguars Marcus Stroud  DT Georgia SEC
1 14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kenyatta Walker  OT Florida SEC
1 15 Washington Redskins Rod Gardner  WR Clemson ACC
1 16 New York Jets Santana Moss  WR Miami (FL) Big East
1 17 Seattle Seahawks Steve Hutchinson G Michigan Big Ten
1 18 Detroit Lions Jeff Backus  OT Michigan Big Ten
1 19 Pittsburgh Steelers Casey Hampton  DT Texas Big 12
1 20 St. Louis Rams Adam Archuleta  SS Arizona State Pac-10
1 21 Buffalo Bills Nate Clements  CB Ohio State Big Ten
1 22 New York Giants Will Allen  CB Syracuse Big East
1 23 New Orleans Saints Deuce McAllister  RB Ole Miss SEC
1 24 Denver Broncos Willie Middlebrooks  CB Minnesota Big Ten
1 25 Philadelphia Eagles Freddie Mitchell  WR UCLA Pac-10
1 26 Miami Dolphins Jamar Fletcher  CB Wisconsin Big Ten
1 27 Minnesota Vikings Michael Bennett  RB Wisconsin Big Ten
1 28 Oakland Raiders Derrick Gibson  SS Florida State ACC
1 29 St. Louis Rams Ryan Pickett  DT Ohio State Big Ten
1 30 Indianapolis Colts Reggie Wayne  WR Miami (FL) Big East
1 31 Baltimore Ravens Todd Heap  TE Arizona State Pac-10
2 32 San Diego Chargers Drew Brees QB Purdue Big Ten
2 33 Cleveland Browns Quincy Morgan  WR Kansas State Big 12
2 34 Arizona Cardinals Kyle Vanden Bosch  DE Nebraska Big 12
2 35 Atlanta Falcons Alge Crumpler  TE North Carolina ACC
2 36 Cincinnati Bengals Chad Johnson  WR Oregon State Pac-10
2 37 Indianapolis Colts Idrees Bashir  FS Memphis C-USA
2 38 Chicago Bears Anthony Thomas  RB Michigan Big Ten
Won Offensive Rookie of the Year
2 39 Pittsburgh Steelers Kendrell Bell  LB Georgia SEC
2001 Defensive Rookie of the Year from New England [R2 - 2] [12]
2 40 Seattle Seahawks Ken Lucas  CB Ole Miss SEC
2 41 Green Bay Packers Robert Ferguson  WR Texas A&M Big 12
2 42 St. Louis Rams Tommy Polley  OLB Florida State ACC
2 43 Jacksonville Jaguars Maurice Williams  OT Michigan Big Ten
2 44 Carolina Panthers Kris Jenkins  DT Maryland ACC
2 45 Washington Redskins Fred Smoot  CB Mississippi State SEC
2 46 Buffalo Bills Aaron Schobel  DE TCU WAC
2 47 San Francisco 49ers Jamie Winborn  OLB Vanderbilt SEC
2 48 New England Patriots Matt Light  OT Purdue Big Ten
2 49 New York Jets LaMont Jordan  RB Maryland ACC
2 50 Detroit Lions Dominic Raiola  C Nebraska Big 12
2 51 Denver Broncos Toviessi, PaulPaul Toviessi  DE Marshall MAC
2 52 Miami Dolphins Chris Chambers  WR Wisconsin Big Ten
2 53 Dallas Cowboys Quincy Carter  QB Georgia SEC
2 54 Arizona Cardinals Michael Stone  SS Memphis C-USA
2 55 Philadelphia Eagles Quinton Caver  LB Arkansas SEC
2 56 Dallas Cowboys Tony Dixon  SS Alabama SEC
2 57 Minnesota Vikings Willie Howard  DE Stanford Pac-10
2 58 Buffalo Bills Travis Henry  RB Tennessee SEC
2 59 Oakland Raiders Marques Tuiasosopo  QB Washington Pac-10
2 60 Tennessee Titans Andre Dyson  CB Utah MWC
2 61 Detroit Lions Shaun Rogers  DT Texas Big 12
2 62 Baltimore Ravens Gary Baxter  CB Baylor Big 12
3 63 Philadelphia Eagles Derrick Burgess  DE Ole Miss SEC
3 64 Arizona Cardinals Adrian Wilson  SS NC State ACC
3 65 Cleveland Browns James Jackson  RB Miami (FL) Big East
3 66 Cincinnati Bengals Sean Brewer  TE San Jose State WAC
3 67 San Diego Chargers Tay Cody  CB Florida State ACC
3 68 Chicago Bears Mike Gandy  OT Notre Dame Ind. (I-A)
3 69 Minnesota Vikings Eric Kelly  CB Kentucky SEC
3 70 New Orleans Saints Sedrick Hodge  OLB North Carolina ACC
3 71 Green Bay Packers Bhawoh Jue  FS Penn State Big Ten
3 72 Green Bay Packers Torrance Marshall  ILB Oklahoma Big 12
3 73 Jacksonville Jaguars Eric Westmoreland  OLB Tennessee SEC
3 74 Carolina Panthers Steve Smith  WR Utah MWC
3 75 Kansas City Chiefs Eric Downing  DT Syracuse Big East
3 76 Buffalo Bills Ron Edwards  DT Texas A&M Big 12
3 77 Kansas City Chiefs Marvin Minnis  WR Florida State ACC
3 78 New York Giants Will Peterson  CB Western Illinois Gateway
3 79 New York Jets Kareem McKenzie  OT Penn State Big Ten
3 80 San Francisco 49ers Kevan Barlow  RB Pittsburgh Big East
3 81 New Orleans Saints Kenny Smith  DT Alabama SEC
3 82 Seattle Seahawks Heath Evans  FB Auburn SEC
3 83 St. Louis Rams Brian Allen  OLB Florida State ACC
3 84 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dwight Smith  SS Akron MAC
3 85 Miami Dolphins Travis Minor  RB Florida State ACC
3 86 New England Patriots Brock Williams  CB Notre Dame Ind. (I-A)
3 87 Denver Broncos Reggie Hayward  DE Iowa State Big 12
3 88 Miami Dolphins Morlon Greenwood  ILB Syracuse Big East
3 89 Oakland Raiders DeLawrence Grant  OLB Oregon State Pac-10
3 90 Tennessee Titans Shad Meier  TE Kansas State Big 12
3 91 Indianapolis Colts Cory Bird  SS Virginia Tech Big East
3 92 Baltimore Ravens Casey Rabach  C Wisconsin Big Ten
3* 93 Dallas Cowboys Willie Blade  DT Mississippi State SEC
3* 94 Jacksonville Jaguars James Boyd  SS Penn State Big Ten
3* 95 Buffalo Bills Jonas Jennings  OT Georgia SEC
4 96 New England Patriots Kenyatta Jones  OT South Florida Ind. (I-AA)
4 97 Cleveland Browns Anthony Henry  CB South Florida Ind. (I-AA)
4 98 Arizona Cardinals Bill Gramatica  K South Florida Ind. (I-AA)
4 99 Atlanta Falcons Roberto Garza  C Texas A&M–Kingsville LSC
4 100 Cincinnati Bengals Rudi Johnson  RB Auburn SEC
4 101 New York Jets Jamie Henderson  CB Georgia SEC
4 102 Atlanta Falcons Matt Stewart  OLB Vanderbilt SEC
4 103 Chicago Bears Karon Riley  DE Minnesota Big Ten
4 104 Seattle Seahawks Orlando Huff  OLB Fresno State WAC
4 105 Green Bay Packers Bill Ferrario  G Wisconsin Big Ten
4 106 Carolina Panthers Chris Weinke  QB Florida State ACC
2000 Heisman Trophy winner
4 107 Kansas City Chiefs Monty Beisel  ILB Kansas State Big 12
4 108 Kansas City Chiefs George Layne  RB TCU WAC
4 109 Washington Redskins Sage Rosenfels  QB Iowa State Big 12
4 110 Buffalo Bills Brandon Spoon  ILB North Carolina ACC
4 111 Pittsburgh Steelers Mathias Nkwenti  OT Temple Big East
4 112 San Diego Chargers Carlos Polk  OLB Nebraska Big 12
4 113 Denver Broncos Ben Hamilton  G Minnesota Big Ten
4 114 New York Giants Cedric Scott  DE Southern Miss C-USA
4 115 New Orleans Saints Moran Norris  FB Kansas Big 12
4 116 St. Louis Rams Milton Wynn  WR Washington State Pac-10
4 117 Tampa Bay Buccaneers John Howell  SS Colorado State MWC
4 118 Indianapolis Colts Ryan Diem  OT Northern Illinois MAC
4 119 New England Patriots Jabari Holloway  TE Notre Dame Ind. (I-A)
4 120 Denver Broncos Nick Harris  P California Pac-10
4 121 Philadelphia Eagles Correll Buckhalter  RB Nebraska Big 12
4 122 Dallas Cowboys Markus Steele  OLB USC Pac-10
4 123 Arizona Cardinals Marcus Bell  DT Memphis C-USA
4 124 Tennessee Titans Justin McCareins  WR Northern Illinois MAC
4 125 New York Giants Jesse Palmer  QB Florida SEC
4 126 Baltimore Ravens Edgerton Hartwell  ILB Western Illinois Gateway
4* 127 Seattle Seahawks Curtis Fuller  FS TCU WAC
4* 128 Seattle Seahawks Floyd Womack  OT Mississippi State SEC
4* 129 St. Louis Rams Brandon Manumaleuna  TE Arizona Pac-10
4* 130 Minnesota Vikings Shawn Worthen  DT TCU WAC
4* 131 Minnesota Vikings Cedric James  WR TCU WAC
5 132 San Diego Chargers Silvers, ElliotElliot Silvers  OT Washington Pac-10
5 133 Arizona Cardinals Mario Fatafehi  DT Kansas State Big 12
5 134 Cleveland Browns Jeremiah Pharms  LB Washington Pac-10
5 135 Cincinnati Bengals Victor Leyva  OT Arizona State Pac-10
5 136 Atlanta Falcons Vinny Sutherland  WR Purdue Big Ten
5 137 Dallas Cowboys Matt Lehr  G Virginia Tech Big East
5 138 Chicago Bears Bernard Robertson  OT Tulane C-USA
5 139 San Diego Chargers Zeke Moreno  ILB USC Pac-10
5 140 Seattle Seahawks Alex Bannister  WR Eastern Kentucky OVC
5 141 Kansas City Chiefs Billy Baber  TE Virginia ACC
5 142 Jacksonville Jaguars Leaverton, DavidDavid Leaverton  P Tennessee SEC
5 143 Carolina Panthers Jarrod Cooper  SS Kansas State Big 12
5 144 Buffalo Bills Marques Sullivan  OT Illinois Big Ten
5 145 St. Louis Rams Jerametrius Butler  CB Kansas State Big 12
5 146 Pittsburgh Steelers Chukky Okobi  C Purdue Big Ten
5 147 Philadelphia Eagles Tony Stewart  TE Penn State Big Ten
5 148 Detroit Lions Scotty Anderson  WR Grambling State SWAC
5 149 Detroit Lions Mike McMahon  QB Rutgers Big East
5 150 Kansas City Chiefs Derrick Blaylock  RB Stephen F. Austin Southland
5 151 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Russ Hochstein  G Nebraska Big 12
5 152 Indianapolis Colts Raymond Walls  CB Southern Miss C-USA
5 153 New Orleans Saints Onome Ojo  WR UC Davis Ind. (Div. II)
5 154 Washington Redskins Darnerien McCants  WR Delaware State MEAC
5 155 Philadelphia Eagles A. J. Feeley  QB Oregon Pac-10
5 156 Miami Dolphins Shawn Draper  TE Alabama SEC
5 157 Minnesota Vikings Patrick Chukwurah  OLB Wyoming MWC
5 158 Oakland Raiders Ray Perryman  SS Northern Arizona Big Sky
5 159 Tennessee Titans Eddie Berlin  WR Northern Iowa Gateway
5 160 New York Giants Markham, JohnJohn Markham  K Vanderbilt SEC
5 161 Baltimore Ravens Barnes, ChrisChris Barnes  RB New Mexico State Big West
5* 162 New York Giants Jonathan Carter  WR Troy State Southland
5* 163 New England Patriots Hakim Akbar  OLB Washington Pac-10
6 164 Miami Dolphins Brandon Winey  OT LSU SEC
6 165 Cleveland Browns Michael Jameson  CB Texas A&M Big 12
6 166 Arizona Cardinals Bobby Newcombe  WR Nebraska Big 12
6 167 Atlanta Falcons Garner, RandyRandy Garner  DE Arkansas SEC
6 168 Cincinnati Bengals Riall Johnson  OLB Stanford Pac-10
6 169 San Francisco 49ers Cedrick Wilson Sr.  WR Tennessee SEC
6 170 Jacksonville Jaguars Chad Ward  G Washington Pac-10
6 171 Dallas Cowboys Daleroy Stewart  DT Southern Miss C-USA
6 172 Seattle Seahawks Josh Booty  QB LSU SEC
6 173 Detroit Lions Jason Glenn  OLB Texas A&M Big 12
6 174 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jameel Cook  FB Illinois Big Ten
6 175 Carolina Panthers Dee Brown  RB Syracuse Big East
6 176 Kansas City Chiefs Alex Sulfsted  G Miami (OH) MAC
6 177 Miami Dolphins Josh Heupel  QB Oklahoma Big 12
6 178 Buffalo Bills Tony Driver  FS Notre Dame Ind. (I-A)
6 179 San Francisco 49ers Rashad Holman  CB Louisville C-USA
6 180 New England Patriots Arther Love  TE South Carolina State MEAC
6 181 Pittsburgh Steelers Rodney Bailey  DE Ohio State Big Ten
6 182 Pittsburgh Steelers Roger Knight  OLB Wisconsin Big Ten
6 183 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ellis Wyms  DT Mississippi State SEC
6 184 Oakland Raiders Chris Cooper  DT Nebraska–Omaha NCC
6 185 New Orleans Saints White, MitchMitch White  OT Oregon State Pac-10
6 186 Washington Redskins Mario Monds  DT Cincinnati C-USA
6 187 Miami Dolphins Otis Leverette  DE UAB C-USA
6 188 Miami Dolphins Crowell, RickRick Crowell  LB Colorado State MWC
6 189 Minnesota Vikings Scott, CareyCarey Scott  CB Kentucky State SIAC
6 190 Denver Broncos Kevin Kasper  WR Iowa Big Ten
6 191 San Francisco 49ers Holloway, MensonMenson Holloway  DE UTEP WAC
6 192 Tennessee Titans Dan Alexander  RB Nebraska Big 12
6 193 Indianapolis Colts Jason Doering  FS Wisconsin Big Ten
6 194 Baltimore Ravens Joe Maese  LS New Mexico MWC
6* 195 Buffalo Bills Dan O'Leary  TE Notre Dame Ind. (I-A)
6* 196 Buffalo Bills Jimmy Williams  CB Vanderbilt SEC
6* 197 St. Louis Rams Francis St. Paul  WR Northern Arizona Big Sky
6* 198 Green Bay Packers David Martin  TE Tennessee SEC
6* 199 Tennessee Titans Adam Haayer  OT Minnesota Big Ten
6* 200 New England Patriots Leonard Myers  CB Miami (FL) Big East
7 201 San Diego Chargers Brandon Gorin  OT Purdue Big Ten
7 202 Arizona Cardinals Renaldo Hill  CB Michigan State Big Ten
7 203 Cleveland Browns Paul Zukauskas  G Boston College Big East
7 204 Cincinnati Bengals T. J. Houshmandzadeh  WR Oregon State Pac-10
7 205 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Finger, Dauntae'Dauntae' Finger  TE North Carolina ACC
7 206 New York Jets James Reed  DT Iowa State Big 12
7 207 Dallas Cowboys Colston Weatherington  DT Central Missouri State MIAA
7 208 Chicago Bears John Capel  WR Florida SEC
7 209 San Francisco 49ers Alex Lincoln  LB Auburn SEC
7 210 Seattle Seahawks Harold Blackmon  SS Northwestern Big Ten
7 211 Carolina Panthers Williams, LouisLouis Williams  C LSU SEC
7 212 Kansas City Chiefs Shaunard Harts  S Boise State Big West
7 213 Jacksonville Jaguars Anthony Denman  OLB Notre Dame Ind. (I-A)
7 214 Buffalo Bills Reggie Germany  WR Ohio State Big Ten
7 215 Atlanta Falcons Corey Hall  FS Appalachian State SoCon
7 216 New England Patriots Owen Pochman  K BYU MWC
7 217 New York Jets Tupe Peko  G Michigan State Big Ten
7 218 Pittsburgh Steelers Taylor, ChrisChris Taylor  WR Texas A&M Big 12
7 219 Atlanta Falcons Kynan Forney  G Hawaii WAC
7 220 Indianapolis Colts Rick DeMulling  G Idaho Big West
7 221 New Orleans Saints Davis, EnnisEnnis Davis  DT USC Pac-10
7 222 Seattle Seahawks Dennis Norman  C Princeton Ivy
7 223 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Than Merrill  SS Yale Ivy
7 224 San Francisco 49ers Eric Johnson  TE Yale Ivy
7 225 Minnesota Vikings Crawford, BrianBrian Crawford  OT Western Oregon CFA
7 226 Atlanta Falcons Ronald Flemons  DE Texas A&M Big 12
7 227 Carolina Panthers Mike Roberg  TE Idaho Big West
7 228 Oakland Raiders Derek Combs  CB Ohio State Big Ten
7 229 Oakland Raiders Ken-Yon Rambo  WR Ohio State Big Ten
7 230 New York Giants Ross Kolodziej  DT Wisconsin Big Ten
7 231 Baltimore Ravens Dwayne Missouri  DE Northwestern Big Ten
7* 232 Tennessee Titans Keith Adams  OLB Clemson ACC
7* 233 Jacksonville Jaguars Marlon McCree  SS Kentucky SEC
7* 234 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Joe Tafoya  DE Arizona Pac-10
7* 235 Jacksonville Jaguars Flowers III, RichmondRichmond Flowers III  WR Chattanooga SoCon
7* 236 Atlanta Falcons Quentin McCord  WR Kentucky SEC
7* 237 Seattle Seahawks Kris Kocurek  DT Texas Tech Big 12
7* 238 Buffalo Bills Tyrone Robertson  DT Georgia SEC
7* 239 New England Patriots Turner, T. J.T. J. Turner  OLB Michigan State Big Ten
7* 240 Dallas Cowboys John Nix  NT Southern Miss C-USA
7* 241 Jacksonville Jaguars Randy Chevrier  DT McGill OQIFC
7* 242 Dallas Cowboys Char-ron Dorsey  OT Florida State ACC
7* 243 Kansas City Chiefs Terdell Sands  DT Chattanooga SoCon
7^ 244 San Diego Chargers Robert Carswell  SS Clemson ACC
7^ 245 Cleveland Browns Andre King  WR Miami (FL) Big East
7^ 246 Arizona Cardinals Tevita Ofahengaue  TE BYU MWC

Trades

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In the explanations below, (D) denotes trades that took place during the draft, while (PD) indicates trades completed pre-draft.

Round one
  1. ^ #1: San Diego → Atlanta (PD). The San Diego Chargers, who held the first pick, were unable to reach a contract agreement with Vick in the weeks leading up to the draft. On the day before the draft San Diego traded this choice to Atlanta for Atlanta's first-round (#5) and third-round (#67) picks in this draft, Atlanta's second-round selection (#48) in the 2002 draft and wide receiver/ kick returner Tim Dwight.[source 1]
  2. ^ #5: Atlanta → San Diego (PD). see #1: San Diego → Atlanta [source 1]
  3. ^ #7: multiple trades:
    #7: Dallas → Seattle (PD). The Cowboys traded this selection along with their first round pick (#19) in the 2000 NFL draft to Seattle for wide receiver Joey Galloway.[source 2]
    #7: Seattle → San Francisco (D). Seattle traded this pick along with a sixth-round selection (#191) to San Francisco for first-round (#9), third-round (#82), and seventh-round (#222) selections.[source 3]
  4. ^ #9: San Francisco → Seattle (D). see #7: Seattle → San Francisco[source 3]
  5. ^ #10: Seattle → Green Bay (PD). Green Bay acquired this pick along with a third-round selection (#72) from Seattle in exchange for quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and Green Bay's first-round pick (#17).[source 4]
  6. ^ #12: Kansas City → St. Louis (PD). Kansas City traded this pick along with a second-round selection (#42) to St. Louis in exchange for quarterback Trent Green and a fifth-round pick (#150).[source 5]
  7. ^ #14: Buffalo → Tampa Bay (D). Tampa acquired this selection from Buffalo in exchange for Tampa's first-round (#21) and second-round (#51) picks.[source 3]
  8. ^ #16: Pittsburgh → New York Jets (D). The Jets acquired this selection from Pittsburgh in exchange for New York's first-round (#19), fourth-round (#111) and sixth-round (#181) picks.[source 3]
  9. ^ #17: Green Bay → Seattle (PD). see #10: Seattle → Green Bay[source 4]
  10. ^ #19: New York Jets → Pittsburgh (D). see #16: Pittsburgh → New York Jets[source 3]
  11. ^ #21: Tampa Bay → Buffalo (D). see #14: Buffalo → Tampa Bay[source 3]
  12. ^ #22: Indianapolis → New York Giants (D). The Giants acquired this pick from Indianapolis in exchange for the Giants' first-round (#30), third-round (#91) and sixth-round (#193) selections.[source 3]
  13. ^ #29: Tennessee → St. Louis (PD). Tennessee traded this selection to St. Louis in exchange for defensive end Kevin Carter in March 2001.[source 6]
  14. ^ #30: New York Giants → Indianapolis (D). see #22: Indianapolis → New York Giants[source 3]
Round two
  1. ^ #37: Dallas → Indianapolis (D). Dallas traded this selection to Indianapolis for the Colts' second-round (#52) and third-round (#81) picks.[source 3]
  2. ^ #39: New England → Pittsburgh (D). Pittsburgh acquired this selection from New England for the Steelers' second-round (#50) and fourth-round (#112) picks.[source 3]
  3. ^ #41: San Francisco → Green Bay (PD). San Francisco traded this selection along with third-round (#71) and fourth-round (#105) selections to Green Bay for a second-round (#47), two third-round (#80 & #82), a sixth-round (#179), and a seventh-round (#222) selection.[source 7]
  4. ^ #42: Kansas City → St. Louis (PD). see #12: Kansas City → St. Louis[source 5]
  5. ^ #47: Green Bay → San Francisco (PD). see #41: San Francisco → Green Bay[source 7]
  6. ^ #48: Detroit → New England (D). New England acquired this selection from Detroit for the Patriots' second-round (#50) and sixth-round (#173) picks.[source 3]
  7. ^ #50: multiple trades:
    #50: Pittsburgh → New England (D). see #39: New England → Pittsburgh[source 3]
    #50: New England → Detroit (D). see #48: Detroit → New England[source 3]
  8. ^ #51: multiple trades:
    #51: Tampa Bay → Buffalo (D). see #14: Buffalo → Tampa Bay[source 3]
    #51: Buffalo → Denver (D). Buffalo traded this pick to Denver for second-round (#58) and fourth-round (#110) selections.[source 3]
  9. ^ #52: multiple trades:
    #52: Indianapolis → Dallas (D). see #37: Dallas → Indianapolis[source 3]
    #52: Dallas → Miami (D). Dallas traded this pick to Miami in exchange for second-round (#56) and fourth-round (#122) selections.[source 3]
  10. ^ #53: New Orleans → Dallas (D). Dallas acquired this selection from New Orleans in exchange for two third-round selections (#70 and #81).[source 3]
  11. ^ #54: St. Louis → Arizona (D). St. Louis traded this pick along with a fourth-rounder (#123) to Arizona in exchange for cornerback Aeneas Williams.[source 8]
  12. ^ #56: Miami → Dallas (D).see #52: Dallas → Miami[source 3]
  13. ^ #58: Denver → Buffalo (D). see #51: Buffalo → Denver[source 3]
  14. ^ #61: NY Giants → Detroit (D). The Giants traded this pick to Detroit in exchange for the Lions' third-round (#78) and fourth-round (#114) picks.[source 3]
Round three
  1. ^ #63: San Diego → Philadelphia (D). Philadelphia acquired this pick from San Diego in exchange for a fourth-round selection (#111) in the 2000 NFL draft.[source 9]
  2. ^ #67: Atlanta → San Diego (PD). see #1: San Diego → Atlanta[source 1]
  3. ^ #69: New England → Minnesota (D). Minnesota acquired this selection from New England in exchange for the Vikings' third-round (#86) and fourth-round (#119) picks.[source 3]
  4. ^ #70: Dallas → New Orleans (D). see #53: New Orleans → Dallas[source 3]
  5. ^ #71: San Francisco → Green Bay (PD). see #41: San Francisco → Green Bay[source 7]
  6. ^ #72: Seattle → Green Bay (PD). see #10: Seattle → Green Bay[source 4]
  7. ^ #77: Washington → Kansas City (PD). Kansas City received this selection along with another third-round selection (#84) in the 2002 NFL draft from Washington as compensation for allowing Washington to hire head coach Marty Schottenheimer who remained under contract with the Chiefs after resigning as their coach following the 1998 season.[source 10]
  8. ^ #78: Detroit → NY Giants (D). see #61: NY Giants → Detroit[source 3]
  9. ^ #80: Green Bay → San Francisco (PD). see #41: San Francisco → Green Bay[source 7]
  10. ^ #81: multiple trades:
    #81: Indianapolis → Dallas (D). see #37: Dallas → Indianapolis[source 3]
    #81: Dallas → New Orleans (D). see #53: New Orleans → Dallas[source 3]
  11. ^ #82: multiple trades:
    #82: New Orleans → Green Bay (PD). New Orleans traded this selection along with linebacker K. D. Williams to Green Bay for quarterback Aaron Brooks and tight end Lamont Hall.[source 11]
    #82: Green Bay → San Francisco (PD). see #41: San Francisco → Green Bay[source 7]
    #82: San Francisco → Seattle (D). see #7: Seattle → San Francisco[source 3]
  12. ^ #86: Minnesota → New England (D). see #69: New England → Minnesota[source 3]
  13. ^ #88: Philadelphia → Miami (D). Miami acquired this selection along with a sixth-round pick (#187) from Philadelphia in exchange for the Dolphins' second-round selection (#59) in the 2002 NFL draft.[source 3]
  14. ^ #91: New York Giants → Indianapolis (D). see #22: Indianapolis → New York Giants[source 3]
Round four
  1. ^ #96: San Diego → New England (D). San Diego traded this selection to New England in exchange for fourth-round (#112) and fifth-round (#139) selections.[source 3]
  2. ^ #101: New England → NY Jets (PD). New England sent this selection along with their first-round pick (#16) in the 2000 NFL draft and a seventh-round selection (#206) to the Jets as compensation for the hiring in January 2000 of head coach Bill Belichick who was under contract to the Jets. The Jets sent the Patriots a fifth-rounder (#149) in this draft as well as a seventh-round selection (#234) in the 2002 NFL draft as part of the Belichick deal.[source 12]
  3. ^ #102: Dallas → Atlanta (PD). Prior to the 2000 season, Dallas traded this selection along with a seventh-round selection (#217) in the 2002 NFL draft to Atlanta in exchange for tight end O. J. Santiago.[source 13]
  4. ^ #105: San Francisco → Green Bay (PD). see #41: San Francisco → Green Bay[source 7]
  5. ^ #108: Jacksonville → Kansas City (PD). Prior to the 2000 season, Jacksonville traded this selection to Kansas City in exchange for guard Brenden Stai. The conditional pick became a fourth-rounder (rather than a fifth) since Stai started all 16 games for the Jaguars.[source 14][source 15]
  6. ^ #110: Denver → Buffalo (D). see #51: Buffalo → Denver[source 3]
  7. ^ #111: New York Jets → Pittsburgh (D). see #16: Pittsburgh → New York Jets[source 3]
  8. ^ #112: multiple trades:
    #112: Pittsburgh → New England (D). see #39: New England → Pittsburgh [source 3]
    #112: New England → San Diego (D). see #96: San Diego → New England [source 3]
  9. ^ #113: Green Bay → Denver (PD). Green Bay traded this selection to Denver in August 2000 in exchange for linebacker Nate Wayne.[source 7][source 16]
  10. ^ #114: Detroit → NY Giants (D). see #61: NY Giants → Detroit[source 3]
  11. ^ #119: Minnesota → New England (D). see #69: New England → Minnesota[source 3]
  12. ^ #122: Miami → Dallas (D). see #52: Dallas → Miami[source 3]
  13. ^ #123: multiple trades:
    #123: Oakland → St. Louis (PD). Oakland traded this pick to St. Louis in exchange for restricted free-agent tight end Roland Williams.[source 17]
    #123: St. Louis → Arizona (D). see #54: St. Louis → Arizona[source 8]
Round five
  1. ^ #139: New England → San Diego (D). see #96: San Diego → New England[source 3]
  2. ^ #145: Washington → St. Louis (D). Washington traded this selection to St. Louis in exchange for fifth-round (#154) and sixth-round (#186) selections.[source 3]
  3. ^ #147: Green Bay → Philadelphia (D). Green Bay traded this selection to Philadelphia in August 2000 in exchange for return specialist Allen Rossum. The pick was conditional upon the results of a previous conditional trade the Packers had made with the Broncos for linebacker Nate Wayne; when Wayne met the conditions to trigger the compensation from that trade becoming the Packers fourth-round selection, the Eagles had to settle for this fifth-round selection in the Rossum deal.[source 18]
  4. ^ #149: multiple trades:
    #149: NY Jets → New England (PD). see #101: New England → NY Jets [source 12]
    #149: New England → Detroit (D). New England traded this selection to Detroit in exchange for the Lions' sixth-round (#180) and seventh-round (#216) picks.[source 3]
  5. ^ #150: St. Louis → Kansas City (PD). see #12: Kansas City → St. Louis [source 5]
  6. ^ #154: multiple trades:
    #154: Denver → St. Louis (PD). Denver traded this pick along a fifth-round pick (#139) in the 2000 NFL draft to St. Louis in exchange for safety Billy Jenkins.[source 19]
    #154: St. Louis → Washington (D). see #145: Washington → St. Louis[source 3]
Round six
  1. ^ #164: San Diego → Miami (PD). San Diego traded this pick to Miami in August 2000 in exchange for wide receiver Nate Jacquet.[source 20]
  2. ^ #169: Chicago → San Francisco (PD). San Francisco acquired this pick from Chicago in June 2000 in exchange for cornerback R. W. McQuarters.[source 21]
  3. ^ #170: New England → Jacksonville (D). New England traded this selection to Jacksonville for the Jaguars fifth-round selection (#144) in the 2002 NFL draft.[source 3]
  4. ^ #173: multiple trades:
    #173: San Francisco → New England (PD). San Francisco traded this selection to New England in exchange for a seventh-round pick (#212) in the 2000 NFL draft.[source 22]
    #112: New England → Detroit (D). see #48: Detroit → New England [source 3]
  5. ^ #177: Washington → Miami (PD). Washington traded this pick to Miami in September 1999 for defensive tackle Barron Tanner.[source 23]
  6. ^ #179: Green Bay → San Francisco (PD). see #41: San Francisco → Green Bay[source 7]
  7. ^ #180: Detroit → New England (D). see #149: New England → Detroit [source 3]
  8. ^ #181: New York Jets → Pittsburgh (D). see #16: Pittsburgh → New York Jets[source 3]
  9. ^ #184: Indianapolis → Oakland (PD). Indianapolis traded this selection to Oakland in exchange for the Colts' seventh-round selection (#238) in the 2000 NFL draft.[source 24]
  10. ^ #186: St. Louis → Washington (D). see #145: Washington → St. Louis[source 3]
  11. ^ #187 Philadelphia → Miami (D). see #88: Philadelphia → Miami[source 3]
  12. ^ #191: multiple trades:
    #191: Oakland → Seattle (PD). Oakland traded this pick to Seattle for the Seahawks' seventh-round pick (#231) in the 2000 NFL draft.[source 25]
    #191: Seattle → San Francisco (D). see #7: Seattle → San Francisco[source 3]
  13. ^ #193: New York Giants → Indianapolis (D). see #22: Indianapolis → New York Giants [source 3]
Round seven
  1. ^ #205: Atlanta → Tampa Bay (PD). Atlanta traded this pick to Tampa Bay in March 2001 in exchange for quarterback Eric Zeier.[source 26]
  2. ^ #206: New England → NY Jets (PD). see #101: New England → NY Jets [source 12]
  3. ^ #208: multiple trades:
    #208: Chicago → Miami (PD). In April 2000 Miami acquired this selection along with a seventh-round selection (#232) in the 2000 NFL draft from Chicago in exchange for punter Brent Bartholomew.[source 20]
    #208: Miami → Chicago (PD). Miami traded this selection back to Chicago in October 2000 exchange for tight end Alonzo Mayes.[source 20]
  4. ^ #215: multiple trades:
    #215: Washington → Denver (PD). Washington traded this pick along with a seventh-round selection (#231) in the 2000 NFL draft to Denver in exchange for cornerback Tito Paul.[source 27]
    #215: Denver → Atlanta (D). Denver traded this selection along with two additional seventh-rounders (#219 and #226) to Atlanta in exchange for the Falcons' fourth-round selection (#112) in the 2002 NFL draft.[source 3]
  5. ^ #216: Detroit → New England (D). see #149: New England → Detroit [source 3]
  6. ^ #219: multiple trades:
    #219: Green Bay → Denver (PD). Green Bay traded this selection to Denver in February 2000 in exchange for linebacker David Bowens.[source 28]
    #219: Denver → Atlanta (D). see #215: Denver → Atlanta [source 3]
  7. ^ #222: multiple trades:
    #222: St. Louis → Green Bay (PD). St. Louis traded this selection on July 23, 1999, to Green Bay for linebacker Mike Morton.[source 16]
    #222: Green Bay → San Francisco (PD). see #41: San Francisco → Green Bay[source 7]
    #222: San Francisco → Seattle (D). see #7: Seattle → San Francisco[source 3]
  8. ^ #224: Miami → San Francisco (PD). Miami traded this pick to Washington in March 2000 for punter Matt Turk.[source 20]
  9. ^ #219: Denver → Atlanta (D). see #215: Denver → Atlanta [source 3]
  10. ^ #227: Philadelphia → Carolina (D). Philadelphia traded this selection to Carolina for tight end Luther Broughton.[source 9]
  11. ^ #229: Tennessee → Oakland (PD). Tennessee traded this selection to Oakland in August 2000 for guard Genarro DiNapoli.[source 29]

Players by position

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The 246 players chosen in the draft were composed of:

Position Players selected
Quarterbacks 11
Running backs 17
Fullbacks 2
Wide receivers 34
Tight ends 15
Offensive tackles 22
Offensive Guards 12
Centers 6
Long Snapper 1
Defensive ends 19
Defensive tackles 21
Nose tackles 6
Linebackers 30
Defensive backs 45
Cornerbacks 21
Safeties 23
Placekickers 3
Punters 2

Notable undrafted players

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Original NFL team Player Pos. College Conf. Notes
Arizona Cardinals Andy Bowers  DE Utah MWC
Arizona Cardinals Arnold Jackson  WR Louisville C-USA
Arizona Cardinals Nate Poole  WR Marshall MAC
Arizona Cardinals Marcel Shipp  RB UMass A-10
Arizona Cardinals Fred Wakefield  DE Illinois Big Ten
Arizona Cardinals LeVar Woods  LB Iowa Big Ten
Atlanta Falcons Matt Allen  P Troy State Southland
Baltimore Ravens Damion Cook  G Bethune–Cookman MEAC
Baltimore Ravens J. R. Jenkins  K Marshall MAC
Baltimore Ravens Tim Johnson  LB Youngstown State Gateway
Buffalo Bills Tim Hasselbeck  QB Boston College Big East
Buffalo Bills Brian Leigeb  CB Central Michigan MAC
Buffalo Bills Kendrick Office  DE West Alabama Gulf South
Carolina Panthers Nick Goings  FB Pittsburgh Big East
Carolina Panthers Nathan Hodel  LS Illinois Big Ten
Cincinnati Bengals Chris Edmonds  FB West Virginia Big East
Cincinnati Bengals Ifeanyi Ohalete  S USC Pac-10
Cleveland Browns Felipe Claybrooks  DE Georgia Tech ACC
Cleveland Browns Carl Fair  RB UAB C-USA
Cleveland Browns Benjamin Gay  RB Garden City CC KJCCC
Dallas Cowboys Jason Bell  CB UCLA Pac-10
Dallas Cowboys Javiar Collins  OT Northwestern Big Ten
Dallas Cowboys Demetric Evans  DE Georgia SEC
Dallas Cowboys J. J. Jones  LB Arkansas SEC
Dallas Cowboys Louis Mackey  LB Akron MAC
Dallas Cowboys Lynn Scott  S Northwestern Oklahoma State CSFL
Dallas Cowboys Randal Williams  WR New Hampshire A-10
Denver Broncos Phil McGeoghan  WR Maine A-10
Detroit Lions Anthony Herron  DE Iowa Big Ten
Detroit Lions Chidi Iwuoma  CB California Pac-10
Detroit Lions Ligarius Jennings  CB Tennessee State OVC
Detroit Lions Stephen Trejo  FB Arizona State Pac-10
Green Bay Packers Rob Bironas  K Georgia Southern SoCon
Green Bay Packers Donté Curry  LB Morris Brown SIAC
Green Bay Packers Kevin Kaesviharn  S Augustana (SD) NCC
Green Bay Packers Cleo Lemon  QB Arkansas State Big West
Green Bay Packers Marques McFadden  G Arizona Pac-10
Indianapolis Colts Nick Harper  CB Fort Valley State SIAC
Indianapolis Colts Cleveland Pinkney  DT South Carolina SEC
Indianapolis Colts Dominic Rhodes  RB Midwestern State LSC
Indianapolis Colts Marcus Williams  TE/WR Washington State Pac-10
Jacksonville Jaguars Elvis Joseph  RB Southern SWAC
Jacksonville Jaguars Patrick Washington  FB Virginia ACC
Jacksonville Jaguars Ryan Prince  TE Weber State Big Sky
Kansas City Chiefs Ian Allen  OT Purdue Big Ten
Kansas City Chiefs J. J. Moses  WR Iowa State Big 12
Kansas City Chiefs Lawrence Tynes  K Troy State Southland
Miami Dolphins Aaron Elling  K Wyoming MWC
Miami Dolphins Buck Gurley  DT Florida SEC
Miami Dolphins Nick Sorensen  S Virginia Tech Big East
Minnesota Vikings Kenny Clark  WR UCF Ind. (I-A)
Minnesota Vikings Jeff Hazuga  DE Wisconsin–Stout WIAC
Minnesota Vikings Brian Russell  S San Diego State MWC
Minnesota Vikings Mike Solwold  LS Wisconsin Big Ten
Minnesota Vikings Fearon Wright  LB Rhode Island A-10
New England Patriots Stephen Neal  G Cal State Bakersfield CCAA
New Orleans Saints Tim Carter  CB Tulane C-USA
New Orleans Saints Derek Dorris  WR Texas Tech Big 12
New Orleans Saints James Fenderson  RB Hawaii WAC
New Orleans Saints Boo Williams  TE Arkansas SEC
New York Giants Delvin Joyce  RB/KR James Madison A-10
New York Giants Lance Legree  DT Notre Dame Ind. (I-A)
New York Giants Brady McDonnell  TE Colorado Big 12
New York Giants Marcellus Rivers  TE Oklahoma State Big 12
New York Giants Rich Seubert  G Western Illinois Gateway
New York Giants Josh Stamer  LB South Dakota NCC
New York Giants Josh Warner  C/G Brockport Ind. (Div. III)
New York Jets Reggie White  RB Oklahoma State Big 12
New York Jets Daniel Wilcox  TE Appalachian State SoCon
New York Jets Tory Woodbury  QB Winston-Salem State CIAA
Philadelphia Eagles Jason Baker  P Iowa Big Ten
Philadelphia Eagles Josh Parry  FB San Jose State WAC
Philadelphia Eagles Jason Short  LB Eastern Michigan MAC
Pittsburgh Steelers Tim Baker  WR Texas Tech Big 12
Pittsburgh Steelers R. J. Bowers  FB Grove City PAC
Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Hoke  DT BYU MWC
Pittsburgh Steelers Justin Kurpeikis  LB Penn State Big Ten
Pittsburgh Steelers Keydrick Vincent  G Ole Miss SEC
San Diego Chargers Walter Bernard  CB New Mexico MWC
San Diego Chargers Dondre Gilliam  WR Millersville PSAC
San Diego Chargers Michael Keathley  G TCU WAC
San Diego Chargers Terry Witherspoon  FB Clemson ACC
San Francisco 49ers Tom Ashworth  OT Colorado Big 12
San Francisco 49ers Antonio Chatman  WR Cincinnati C-USA
San Francisco 49ers Steve Cheek  P Humboldt State CFA
San Francisco 49ers Gabe Crecion  TE UCLA Pac-10
San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Farris  WR Montana Big Sky
San Francisco 49ers Jasen Isom  FB Western Illinois Gateway
San Francisco 49ers James Jordan  WR Louisiana Tech Ind. (I-A)
San Francisco 49ers Jamal Robertson  RB/KR Ohio Northern OAC
San Francisco 49ers Ben Steele  TE Mesa State RMAC
St. Louis Rams Aveion Cason  RB Illinois State Gateway
St. Louis Rams Troy Evans  LB Cincinnati C-USA
St. Louis Rams James Whitley  CB Michigan Big Ten
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ryan Benjamin  LS South Florida Ind. (I-AA)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Marq Cerqua  LB Carson–Newman SAC
Tennessee Titans Drew Bennett  WR UCLA Pac-10
Tennessee Titans Wes Ours  RB West Virginia Big East
Tennessee Titans Juqua Parker  DE Oklahoma State Big 12
Tennessee Titans Joe Walker  S Nebraska Big 12
Washington Redskins David Brandt  C/G Michigan Big Ten
Washington Redskins Donny Green  LB Virginia ACC
Washington Redskins Antonio Pierce  LB Arizona Pac-10
Washington Redskins Justin Skaggs  WR Evangel HAAC
Washington Redskins Ross Tucker  G Princeton Ivy
Washington Redskins Kenny Watson  RB Penn State Big Ten

Hall of Famers

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  • LaDainian Tomlinson, running back from TCU, taken 1st round 5th overall by the San Diego Chargers.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017.[18]
  • Steve Hutchinson, guard from Michigan, taken 1st round 17th overall by the Seattle Seahawks.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020.[19]
  • Richard Seymour, defensive tackle from Georgia, taken 1st round 6th overall by the New England Patriots.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022.[19]
  • Drew Brees, quarterback from Purdue, taken 2nd round 32nd overall by the San Diego Chargers.
Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

References

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from Grokipedia
The 2001 NFL Draft was the 66th annual selection meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to choose eligible American football players, held over two days on April 21–22 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.[1] The Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Michael Vick from Virginia Tech as the first overall pick after trading up from the San Diego Chargers' original position.[2] This draft featured seven rounds and a total of 246 selections, including 31 compensatory picks awarded to 16 teams based on net free-agent losses from the previous offseason.[3] Among the first-round highlights were running back LaDainian Tomlinson (fifth overall, Chargers), defensive tackle Richard Seymour (sixth overall, Patriots), and defensive end Justin Smith (fourth overall, Bengals), all of whom became perennial Pro Bowlers; Tomlinson and Seymour are Pro Football Hall of Famers.[2] Later selections yielded additional stars, such as quarterback Drew Brees (32nd overall, Chargers) with multiple Pro Bowl nods, and wide receivers Reggie Wayne (30th overall, Colts), Chad Johnson (36th overall, Bengals), and Steve Smith Sr. (74th overall, Panthers), each amassing over 10,000 career receiving yards and multiple Pro Bowl selections.[2] The class also produced the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in linebacker Kendrell Bell (39th overall, Steelers).[2] Regarded as one of the most talented draft classes in modern NFL history, the 2001 group contributed to 34 players earning at least one Pro Bowl selection—second only to the 1983 class in that metric—and included three Hall of Famers as of 2025, with its depth spanning multiple positions and profoundly influencing championship teams like the Patriots' early dynasty.[4]

Overview

Background

The 2001 NFL Draft unfolded against the backdrop of the league's ongoing expansion and efforts to maintain competitive parity following the additions of the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995, which had grown the NFL to 30 teams. With the Houston Texans slated to enter as the 32nd franchise in 2002, teams approached the draft with an eye toward long-term roster building and the redistribution of talent in the upcoming expansion draft, elevating the strategic importance of high draft picks. The salary cap, implemented in 1994 as part of the collective bargaining agreement, continued to foster balance by limiting spending disparities and encouraging reliance on the draft for talent acquisition. Prospect evaluations ramped up in the months leading to the draft through key all-star games and testing events. The East-West Shrine Game took place on January 13, 2001, in San Francisco, California, providing an early showcase for under-the-radar talents.[5] This was followed by the Senior Bowl on January 27, 2001, in Mobile, Alabama, where top seniors competed under NFL coaching staffs, offering critical tape for scouts. The NFL Scouting Combine, held from February 22-26, 2001, in Indianapolis, Indiana, served as the centerpiece of pre-draft assessments, with over 300 prospects undergoing medical exams, interviews, and athletic drills to measure speed, strength, and agility.[6][7][8] Paul Tagliabue, who had been NFL Commissioner since 1989, oversaw the draft proceedings, continuing his role in guiding the league through a period of revenue growth and structural changes. Economically, the absence of a formalized rookie wage scale—unlike the system introduced in 2011—led to negotiated contracts that varied significantly by pick position and player pedigree, with first-round deals often spanning five to six years and totaling $10 million to $30 million or more, including signing bonuses and performance incentives. For instance, top prospect Michael Vick's selection highlighted the premium on elite quarterbacks, as his deal underscored the financial stakes involved.[9][10]

Key Prospects and Storylines

The 2001 NFL Draft featured several standout college prospects who generated significant buzz among scouts and analysts due to their unique skills and potential impact on the professional level. Michael Vick, the quarterback from Virginia Tech, emerged as the consensus top prospect, prized for his exceptional athleticism, speed, and dual-threat capability as both a passer and runner, though his grade was largely based on upside rather than consistent college production.[11] LaDainian Tomlinson, the running back from TCU, stood out for his versatility as a complete back who excelled in rushing, receiving, and even return duties, bolstered by strong showings at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine.[11] David Terrell, the wide receiver from Michigan, was highlighted as a dynamic big-play threat, capable of stretching defenses with his 4.45-second 40-yard dash speed despite a minor foot injury.[11] A major storyline surrounding the draft was the Atlanta Falcons' desperate search for a franchise quarterback following years of instability at the position, culminating in their aggressive trade-up to acquire the No. 1 overall pick from the San Diego Chargers just before the event.[12] This move intensified discussions about team-building priorities, with analysts debating whether franchises should invest high draft capital in offensive stars like quarterbacks to spark immediate excitement or in defensive linemen and edge rushers to build a stronger foundation against increasingly potent passing attacks.[13] Adding to the anticipation was the influx of early-entry underclassmen, headlined by Vick's decision as a sophomore to forgo his remaining college eligibility, joining a wave of talented juniors and sophomores that enriched the prospect pool but raised questions about their readiness for the NFL's physical and mental demands.[14] Mock drafts from leading experts consistently projected Vick as the No. 1 selection, with many anticipating he would land with the Falcons after their trade, while speculating on potential deals for the top spot that could shuffle the order among quarterback-needy teams like the Chargers.[12] These projections often varied in the second through fifth picks, reflecting uncertainty over whether teams would chase offensive weapons like Tomlinson or Terrell or opt for defensive reinforcements, but Vick's selection remained a near-unanimous expectation across outlets.[13]

The Draft Event

Date and Location

The 2001 NFL Draft was conducted over two days, April 21 and 22, marking the 66th annual player selection meeting. The first day, held on Saturday, April 21, covered the initial three rounds and commenced at noon Eastern Time, while the second day, on Sunday, April 22, addressed rounds four through seven starting at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. This two-day format allowed for a structured progression of selections, with the early rounds focusing on high-profile prospects and later rounds extending into the afternoon.[2] The event took place at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, a venue situated between 31st and 33rd Streets that continued the NFL Draft's longstanding tradition in the city since 1965. This location had hosted the proceedings annually for decades, providing a centralized, high-profile setting amid the league's urban roots and facilitating media access in the media capital. The theater's intimate stage setup enabled direct interaction between league officials, team representatives, and draftees during announcements.[15] Broadcast coverage was provided by ESPN and ESPN2, offering comprehensive television airing of the selections with commentary from analysts including Chris Berman and Mel Kiper Jr. on day one, transitioning to Mike Tirico on day two. On-stage elements included NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue announcing picks, with team executives and owners presenting jerseys to selected players, enhancing the ceremonial aspect and engaging viewers through live reactions. Supplementary online coverage was available via NFLDraft.com in partnership with ESPN, representing an early expansion of digital access to draft proceedings.[16] The atmosphere combined formal proceedings with public enthusiasm, as the theater accommodated approximately 4,000 fans on-site, creating an electric environment of cheers and anticipation during key moments like the first overall selection. This setup underscored the draft's role as a marquee event, drawing media and supporters to celebrate the transition of college talents to professional rosters.

Notable Trades

The 2001 NFL Draft featured significant trading activity, with teams maneuvering to secure key prospects amid intense competition for top talent. One of the most prominent deals occurred on draft day when the Atlanta Falcons traded up to acquire the first overall pick from the San Diego Chargers. In exchange for the No. 1 selection, the Falcons sent their 2001 first-round pick (No. 5 overall), 2001 third-round pick (No. 67 overall), a 2002 second-round pick, and wide receiver Tim Dwight to the Chargers.[17] The Falcons aimed to draft quarterback Michael Vick, viewing him as a transformative player capable of energizing their offense and fanbase after years of mediocrity.[18] For the Chargers, the trade provided additional assets to address multiple roster holes, allowing them to select running back LaDainian Tomlinson at No. 5 and later quarterback Drew Brees in the second round.[19] Another key transaction involved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers moving up in the first round to target offensive line help. The Buccaneers traded their 2001 first-round pick (No. 21 overall) and second-round pick (No. 51 overall) to the Buffalo Bills for the Bills' 2001 first-round pick (No. 14 overall).[20] This swap enabled Tampa Bay to select offensive tackle Kenyatta Walker, bolstering their protection for quarterback Brad Johnson as they built toward a Super Bowl run.[21] The Bills, in turn, used the acquired picks to draft cornerback Nate Clements at No. 21, addressing their secondary needs while gaining an extra mid-round selection.[20] Overall, the 2001 draft involved numerous trades exchanging draft picks, highlighting an active day of negotiations as general managers aggressively pursued fits for their schemes.[22]

Player Selections

First Round Selections

The first round of the 2001 NFL Draft consisted of 31 selections across the league's 31 teams, held on April 21, 2001, at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This round saw a mix of offensive and defensive talents, with teams prioritizing immediate needs such as quarterback stability, offensive line protection, and defensive front improvements amid a talent-rich pool. The selections reflected strategic trades, including the Falcons' move up for the top pick, and highlighted an early emphasis on offensive skill positions despite abundant defensive prospects available.[2][23]
PickTeamPlayerPositionCollege
1Atlanta Falcons (from San Diego)Michael VickQBVirginia Tech
2Arizona CardinalsLeonard DavisOTTexas
3Cleveland BrownsGerard WarrenDTFlorida
4Cincinnati BengalsJustin SmithDEMissouri
5San Diego ChargersLaDainian TomlinsonRBTCU
6New England PatriotsRichard SeymourDTGeorgia
7Washington RedskinsRod GardnerWRClemson
8Chicago BearsDavid TerrellWRMichigan
9Carolina PanthersDan MorganLBMiami (FL)
10Buffalo BillsNate ClementsCBOhio State
11San Francisco 49ersAndre CarterDECalifornia
12Dallas CowboysTerence NewmanCBKansas State
13St. Louis RamsRyan PickettDTOhio State
14Seattle Seahawks (from NY Giants)Koren RobinsonWRNC State
15Denver BroncosAl WilsonLBTennessee
16New York JetsSantana MossWRMiami (FL)
17Seattle SeahawksSteve HutchinsonGMichigan
18Indianapolis ColtsReggie WayneWRMiami (FL)
19Jacksonville JaguarsMarcus StroudDTGeorgia
20Pittsburgh SteelersKendrell BellLBGeorgia
21New York GiantsWill AllenCBSyracuse
22Minnesota VikingsMichael BennettRBWisconsin
23Oakland RaidersDerrick GibsonSWashington
24New Orleans SaintsDeuce McAllisterRBOle Miss
25Baltimore RavensTodd HeapTEArizona State
26New York Jets (from Oakland)Chad PenningtonQBMarshall
27Oakland Raiders (from NY Jets)Marques TuiasosopoQBWashington
28Tampa Bay BuccaneersKenyatta WalkerOTFlorida
29Kansas City ChiefsDamione LewisDTMiami (FL)
30Detroit LionsJeff BackusOTMichigan
31Tennessee TitansPeter SirmonLBWashington
The Falcons' selection of Vick was a franchise-altering move, as the team had cycled through six starting quarterbacks in the previous three seasons, seeking a dual-threat leader to energize their offense and fan base; the trade cost them their first-, second-, and third-round picks in 2001, plus a 2002 first-rounder, but immediate reactions praised the boldness for acquiring a player seen as the draft's top talent.[24][25] The Chargers, after the trade, targeted Tomlinson to revive their ground attack, which had averaged just 88 rushing yards per game the prior season, viewing him as a versatile back who could immediately contribute as a rookie on a rebuilding squad.[2][25] A notable surprise was the early run on offensive players, with eight of the first 10 picks on offense, despite defensive standouts like Seymour and Justin Smith being highly rated; Seymour's slide to sixth allowed the Patriots to fortify their defensive line economically, addressing a need opposite Willie McGinest while avoiding overpaying for a quarterback.[25][26] The Browns' choice of Warren underscored their focus on building a defensive identity in their expansion era, selecting a disruptive interior lineman to pair with existing talent and stabilize the front seven.[26] No compensatory picks were awarded in the first round, though the overall draft included supplemental selections in later rounds for teams that lost key free agents the prior offseason.[2]

Overall Selections and Statistics

The 2001 NFL Draft featured 246 total selections across seven rounds, comprising 215 regular picks and 31 compensatory selections awarded to 16 teams primarily in rounds three through seven, with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills receiving four each. The event spanned two days: rounds one through three on Saturday, April 21, at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, and rounds four through seven on Sunday, April 22. The initial draft order was established by the reverse finishing positions from the 2000 NFL season, allowing the league's worst-performing teams, such as the expansion Houston Texans and the San Diego Chargers, to select first before any trades altered specific slots.[1][2] Beyond the first round, later selections yielded several impactful players who became cornerstones for their teams. In round two, the San Diego Chargers selected quarterback Drew Brees at 32nd overall, who developed into a future NFL star and Hall of Fame candidate. The Cincinnati Bengals chose wide receiver Chad Johnson at 36th overall, who later became a Pro Bowl mainstay known for his prolific receiving and charismatic persona. Other notable later-round gems included defensive end Aaron Schobel (round two, 46th overall, Buffalo Bills), a key contributor to multiple playoff runs. Rounds four through seven focused on depth, with compensatory picks enabling teams like the Bills to bolster their rosters extensively; Buffalo made 12 selections overall, tying for the most in the draft alongside the Seattle Seahawks. The Pittsburgh Steelers' first-round selection of linebacker Kendrell Bell (20th overall) earned him Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2001.[2] Aggregate statistics highlighted the draft's composition, with 11 quarterbacks, 17 running backs, 2 fullbacks, 34 wide receivers, and 15 tight ends selected among the offensive positions, reflecting a strong emphasis on skill players and linemen to address team needs post-2000. Defensively, 35 linebackers and 28 defensive backs were chosen, underscoring the era's focus on versatile fronts. Approximately 36 underclassmen had declared eligibility prior to the draft, injecting youth and talent into the pool, though the majority of selections were college seniors. Florida State University led all schools with nine players drafted, demonstrating the program's talent depth. These elements contributed to a draft class renowned for its long-term impact, producing multiple Pro Bowlers and future Hall of Famers across all rounds.[2][27]

Post-Draft Analysis

Players by Position

The 2001 NFL draft produced one of the most talented classes in league history, yielding 39 Pro Bowlers and multiple future Hall of Famers, though its strengths varied significantly by position group.[4] While the overall class excelled in skill positions and the trenches, it featured notable weaknesses at quarterback and tight end, where impact players were scarce beyond a few early selections.

Quarterbacks

The quarterback class stood out as particularly thin, often described as one of the weakest in recent memory with a projected grade of C-.[28] Michael Vick, the consensus top prospect, was selected first overall by the Atlanta Falcons and became a transformative figure, earning four Pro Bowl selections through his exceptional mobility and arm strength over a 13-year career.[29] Beyond Vick, the group offered limited long-term value; Chris Weinke, a fourth-round pick (106th overall) by the Carolina Panthers, won the Heisman Trophy in college but managed only 13 starts in four NFL seasons.[2] Other selections like Quincy Carter (second round, 53rd overall, Dallas Cowboys) showed flashes but failed to sustain success, underscoring the position's lack of depth.[30]

Running Backs

Running backs represented a cornerstone of the draft's strength, with a deep and versatile group that produced multiple 1,000-yard rushers and Pro Bowlers across rounds.[31] LaDainian Tomlinson, taken fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers, headlined the class and established himself as an all-time great, rushing for 13,684 yards, scoring 145 rushing touchdowns, and earning five Pro Bowl appearances en route to Hall of Fame induction.[29] Deuce McAllister (first round, 23rd overall, New Orleans Saints) complemented the top tier with 6,096 rushing yards and three Pro Bowls, while later picks like Anthony Thomas (second round, 38th overall, Chicago Bears) provided immediate production with 1,183 rushing yards as a rookie.[2] The class's talent extended to mid-rounds, as evidenced by Rudi Johnson (fourth round, 100th overall, Cincinnati Bengals), who amassed 4,941 rushing yards and a 2006 Pro Bowl nod.[32]

Wide Receivers

Wide receivers formed another robust group, delivering a mix of explosive first-round talents and late-round gems who combined for thousands of yards and numerous accolades.[33] David Terrell (eighth overall, Chicago Bears) and Koren Robinson (ninth overall, Seattle Seahawks) were early selections expected to anchor offenses, with Robinson posting back-to-back 1,100-yard seasons to start his career.[29] Reggie Wayne (first round, 30th overall, Indianapolis Colts) emerged as the class's enduring star, accumulating 14,345 receiving yards, six Pro Bowls, and a Super Bowl title before his Hall of Fame induction.[2] Depth shone in later rounds, including Steve Smith Sr. (third round, 74th overall, Carolina Panthers), who retired with 12 Pro Bowls and 14,731 yards, and Chad Johnson (second round, 36th overall, Cincinnati Bengals), a six-time Pro Bowler known for his route-running precision.[34]

Tight Ends

Tight ends offered limited star potential, with the position group producing solid but unspectacular contributors rather than game-changers.[35] Todd Heap, selected 31st overall by the Baltimore Ravens, led the class with 467 receptions for 4,606 yards and three Pro Bowl selections over nine seasons.[2] Alge Crumpler (second round, 35th overall, Atlanta Falcons) followed closely, recording 298 catches for 3,549 yards and two Pro Bowls while blocking effectively in the run game.[32] The scarcity of elite production highlighted the class's weakness, as no other tight end reached 2,000 career receiving yards or earned All-Pro honors.[36]

Offensive Linemen

Offensive linemen provided reliable depth, with 43 players selected to bolster trenches league-wide, including several perennial starters.[2] Leonard Davis (second overall, Arizona Cardinals) anchored lines for 12 years, earning three Pro Bowls and excelling at both tackle and guard.[37] Kenyatta Walker (14th overall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) started 71 games and contributed to a Super Bowl run, while Steve Hutchinson (first round, 17th overall, Seattle Seahawks) became a nine-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer renowned for his technique and durability.[29] Mid-round value included Jeff Backus (second round, 18th overall, Detroit Lions), who started 149 games over 11 seasons.[34]

Defensive Linemen

Defensive linemen epitomized the draft's trench dominance, with 46 players chosen and a first-round cluster that powered championship defenses for years.[2] Richard Seymour (sixth overall, New England Patriots) anchored three Super Bowl-winning units, earning five Pro Bowls and 47.5 sacks across 12 seasons.[29] Justin Smith (fourth overall, Cincinnati Bengals) delivered consistent excellence with 87 sacks and five Pro Bowls over 15 years, later joining Seymour in New England for another title.[38] Gerard Warren (third overall, Cleveland Browns) added 24 sacks in eight seasons, while the class's depth extended to second-rounders like Andre Carter (seventh overall, San Francisco 49ers), who recorded 78.5 sacks.[39] This group ranked among the top five defensive line classes ever due to its blend of pass-rushers and run-stoppers.[39]

Linebackers

Linebackers offered solid mid-round value but lacked elite top-end talent, with 28 players drafted and only modest collective impact.[2] Dan Morgan (11th overall, Carolina Panthers) earned a 2004 Pro Bowl berth with 460 tackles over seven seasons, while Kendrell Bell (second round, 39th overall, Pittsburgh Steelers) exploded as Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2001, tallying 9 sacks and two Pro Bowls before injuries curtailed his career.[40] The class generated just two Pro Bowl appearances overall, reflecting its average production compared to starrier groups.[41]

Defensive Backs

The defensive backfield class provided depth with 47 selections, focusing on versatile corners and safeties who contributed to secondaries without dominating the position.[2] Adam Archuleta (20th overall, St. Louis Rams) intercepted five passes as a rookie and later transitioned to linebacker for added versatility. Marcus Trufant (second round, 59th overall, Seattle Seahawks) anchored the secondary for a decade, earning three Pro Bowls with 21 interceptions. Other notable contributors included Nate Clements (21st overall, Buffalo Bills), who recorded 36 interceptions over 11 seasons. Overall, the secondary offered reliable starters but few perennial All-Pros.[32]

Notable Undrafted Players

One of the standout undrafted free agents from the 2001 NFL draft class was running back Dominic Rhodes, who signed with the Indianapolis Colts after going unselected. Stepping in for the injured Edgerrin James during the 2001 season, Rhodes rushed for 1,104 yards on 231 carries, averaging 4.8 yards per attempt, which marked the most rushing yards by an undrafted rookie in NFL history at the time.[42] His performance included nine starts and five rushing touchdowns, providing crucial stability to the Colts' backfield and helping the team achieve a 10-6 record.[43] Cornerback Nick Harper, another undrafted signee by the Colts in 2001, carved out a 10-season NFL career primarily with Indianapolis from 2001 to 2006 before stints with the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints. Harper appeared in 124 games, starting 44, and recorded 626 total tackles, 21 interceptions, and 90 pass deflections, with notable defensive contributions including a pick-six in 2005.[44] Early in his tenure, he excelled on special teams, logging over 1,000 kick return yards in 2001 alone, which helped him secure a roster spot and transition into a rotational defensive role.[45] Safety Kevin Kaesviharn began his professional career as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 2001 but was quickly waived and claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals, where he spent most of his eight-year NFL tenure from 2001 to 2008, later playing briefly for the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans. Kaesviharn appeared in 115 games, starting 25 primarily at cornerback due to injuries, and amassed 481 total tackles, 17 interceptions, and 6 sacks, with several of his starts coming in 2003 when he filled in effectively on defense.[46] Throughout his career, he was a core special teams contributor for the Bengals, participating in coverage units and earning praise for his tackling reliability in those roles.[47] Kicker Rob Bironas, undrafted out of Georgia Southern in 2001, signed with the Tennessee Titans in 2002 after brief tryouts elsewhere and went on to a nine-season career exclusively with the team from 2002 to 2010. Bironas converted 239 of 279 field goal attempts (85.7 percent), ranking among the most accurate kickers of his era, and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2007 after setting an NFL single-game record with eight field goals in one contest.[48] His reliability under pressure, including a 60-yard game-winning field goal in 2006, underscored his value as a late-bloomer undrafted talent. The 2001 undrafted class demonstrated the depth of NFL scouting, with several rookies like these players securing initial roster spots and contributing meaningfully, often filling critical gaps on special teams and depth charts across the league.[49] This group highlighted how undrafted free agents could provide unexpected value, with approximately two dozen such players appearing in at least one game as rookies that season.[27]

Hall of Famers

The 2001 NFL Draft class has produced three players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as of 2025: running back LaDainian Tomlinson, defensive end Richard Seymour, and guard Steve Hutchinson.[50] These inductees became eligible for consideration five years after their retirements from the league, per Hall of Fame rules requiring players to be inactive for at least that period before nomination.[51] No additional players from this draft class were selected in the 2025 Hall of Fame class. As of October 2025, Reggie Wayne advanced to the finalist stage for the Class of 2026.[52] LaDainian Tomlinson, selected fifth overall in the first round by the San Diego Chargers out of Texas Christian University, was inducted in 2017 on his first year of eligibility following his 2011 retirement.[53] He earned the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2001 after rushing for 1,236 yards and 10 touchdowns in his debut season. Tomlinson's career pinnacle came in 2006, when he was named NFL Most Valuable Player, led the league in rushing yards (1,815) and touchdowns (28), and set single-season records with 31 total touchdowns and 186 points scored.[53] Over 10 seasons primarily with the Chargers and later the New York Jets, he amassed 13,684 rushing yards and 162 total touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the most versatile and prolific running backs in NFL history.[54] Richard Seymour, taken sixth overall in the first round by the New England Patriots from Georgia Tech, joined the Hall of Fame in 2022 after retiring in 2013.[55] A cornerstone of the Patriots' dynasty, Seymour contributed to three Super Bowl victories (XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX) during his first eight seasons with the team, earning five consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 2002 to 2006 and three first-team All-Pro honors from 2003 to 2005.[55] He recorded 57.5 career sacks across 164 games, split between New England and the Oakland Raiders, with his teams posting a 46-8 record in games where he sacked the quarterback.[55] Seymour's blend of size, strength, and technique made him a dominant force on the defensive line, anchoring units that led the Patriots to consistent playoff success.[56] Steve Hutchinson, drafted 17th overall in the first round by the Seattle Seahawks from the University of Michigan, was enshrined in 2020 following his 2012 retirement.[57] A seven-time Pro Bowler and member of the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 2000s, Hutchinson was instrumental in the Seahawks' offensive line during their run to Super Bowl XL in 2005, where he earned first-team All-Pro honors.[57] He received five first-team All-Pro selections (2003, 2005, and 2007–2009) across 12 seasons with Seattle, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Tennessee Titans, excelling in pass protection and run blocking to protect quarterbacks and pave lanes for rushers.[57] Hutchinson's consistency and technique solidified him as one of the premier guards of his era, starting 154 of 166 career games.[58]

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