Hessley Hempstead was drafted No. 228 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 31 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 31
- Career AV
- 324th at Kansas
The pick
How Hessley Hempstead came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
31 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 31
- Career approximate value
- 324th among Kansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 19972 years after the draft
Around pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of Hessley Hempstead.
Illinois College
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Georgia Tech
South Dakota State · 2× Pro Bowl
Kansas in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Kansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hessley Hempstead in the 1995 NFL Draft
Hessley Hempstead is a Guard out of Kansas selected No. 228 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft. 31 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Kansas has produced 59 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 Hessley Hempstead drafted?
Hessley Hempstead was selected No. 228 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/hessley-hempstead.
What college did Hessley Hempstead play for?
Hessley Hempstead played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Hessley Hempstead's NFL career turn out?
31 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/hessley-hempstead.