Kelvin Kinney was drafted No. 174 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Virginia State. 18 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #174
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 18
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 62nd at Virginia State
The pick
How Kelvin Kinney came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Virginia State
CIAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
18 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 18
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 62nd among Virginia State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 19982 years after the draft
Around pick 174
Who came off the board on either side of Kelvin Kinney.
Florida
New Mexico
Miami
Pittsburgh
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kelvin Kinney in the 1996 NFL Draft
Kelvin Kinney is a Defensive end out of Virginia State selected No. 174 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1996 NFL Draft. 18 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Virginia State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1992.
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 Kelvin Kinney drafted?
Kelvin Kinney was selected No. 174 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/kelvin-kinney.
What college did Kelvin Kinney play for?
Kelvin Kinney played college football at Virginia State in the CIAA. See every Virginia State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-state-trojans.
How did Kelvin Kinney's NFL career turn out?
18 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/kelvin-kinney.