Ken Dilger was drafted No. 48 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 156 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #48
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 156
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 3515th at Illinois College
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Ken Dilger came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
156 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 156
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 3515th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3086% of career value
- Final season
- 20049 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 48
Who came off the board on either side of Ken Dilger.
Alabama
Auburn
TCU · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
Illinois College in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ken Dilger in the 1995 NFL Draft
Ken Dilger is a Tight end out of Illinois College selected No. 48 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1995 NFL Draft. 156 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Ken Dilger drafted?
Ken Dilger was selected No. 48 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/ken-dilger.
What college did Ken Dilger play for?
Ken Dilger played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Ken Dilger's NFL career turn out?
156 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/ken-dilger.