Dietrich Jells was drafted No. 176 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 41 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #176
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 41
- Career AV
- 1102nd at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Dietrich Jells came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
41 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 41
- Career approximate value
- 1102nd among Pittsburgh picks
- Final season
- 19993 years after the draft
Around pick 176
Who came off the board on either side of Dietrich Jells.
Virginia State
Miami
Pittsburgh in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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Jonathan Baldwin
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dietrich Jells in the 1996 NFL Draft
Dietrich Jells is a Wide receiver out of Pittsburgh selected No. 176 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 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 Dietrich Jells drafted?
Dietrich Jells was selected No. 176 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/dietrich-jells.
What college did Dietrich Jells play for?
Dietrich Jells played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Dietrich Jells's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/dietrich-jells.