Kerwin Waldroup was drafted No. 158 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 40 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #158
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 40
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1678th at Michigan
The pick
How Kerwin Waldroup came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
40 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 40
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1678th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 16100% of career value
- Final season
- 19982 years after the draft
Around pick 158
Who came off the board on either side of Kerwin Waldroup.
Colorado State
Norfolk State
Virginia
California
Michigan in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Frank Clark
DE · SEA · 2015
Michigan · 3× Pro Bowl
#2
Aidan Hutchinson
DE · DET · 2022
Michigan · 2× Pro Bowl
#13
Brandon Graham
DE · PHI · 2010
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#46
LaMarr Woodley
DE · PIT · 2007
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#6
Curtis Greer
DE · ARI · 1980
Michigan
#177
Michael Danna
DE · KC · 2020
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kerwin Waldroup in the 1996 NFL Draft
Kerwin Waldroup is a Defensive end out of Michigan selected No. 158 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft. 40 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Kerwin Waldroup drafted?
Kerwin Waldroup was selected No. 158 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/kerwin-waldroup.
What college did Kerwin Waldroup play for?
Kerwin Waldroup played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Kerwin Waldroup's NFL career turn out?
40 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/kerwin-waldroup.