Eddie Kennison was drafted No. 18 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft out of LSU. 179 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 179
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 6910th at LSU
The pick
How Eddie Kennison came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
179 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 179
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 6910th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1217% of career value
- Final season
- 200812 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Kennison.
California
Texas A&M
Syracuse · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Baylor
LSU in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Ja'Marr Chase
WR · CIN · 2021
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#63
Jarvis Landry
WR · MIA · 2014
LSU · 5× Pro Bowl
#22
Justin Jefferson
WR · MIN · 2020
LSU · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#12
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR · NYG · 2014
LSU · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Carlos Carson
WR · KC · 1980
LSU · 2× Pro Bowl
#179
Eric Martin
WR · NO · 1985
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Kennison in the 1996 NFL Draft
Eddie Kennison is a Wide receiver out of LSU selected No. 18 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft. 179 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Eddie Kennison drafted?
Eddie Kennison was selected No. 18 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/eddie-kennison.
What college did Eddie Kennison play for?
Eddie Kennison played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Eddie Kennison's NFL career turn out?
179 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/eddie-kennison.