Kenny Neil was drafted No. 169 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 42 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1619th at Iowa State
The pick
How Kenny Neil came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1619th among Iowa State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16100% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Kenny Neil.
USC
Cal Poly
North Dakota State
Other DE picks from Iowa State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kenny Neil in the 1981 NFL Draft
Kenny Neil is a Defensive end out of Iowa State selected No. 169 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Iowa State has produced 52 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 Kenny Neil drafted?
Kenny Neil was selected No. 169 overall by the New York Jets in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/kenny-neil.
What college did Kenny Neil play for?
Kenny Neil played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did Kenny Neil's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/kenny-neil.