Keith McKeller was drafted No. 227 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Jacksonville State. 80 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #227
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 162nd at Jacksonville State
The pick
How Keith McKeller came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 162nd among Jacksonville State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16100% of career value
- Final season
- 19936 years after the draft
Around pick 227
Who came off the board on either side of Keith McKeller.
Nebraska
Michigan
Wake Forest
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith McKeller in the 1987 NFL Draft
Keith McKeller is a Tight end out of Jacksonville State selected No. 227 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Jacksonville State has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Keith McKeller drafted?
Keith McKeller was selected No. 227 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/keith-mckeller.
What college did Keith McKeller play for?
Keith McKeller played college football at Jacksonville State in the Conference USA. See every Jacksonville State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jacksonville-state-gamecocks.
How did Keith McKeller's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/keith-mckeller.