Keith Thibodeaux was drafted No. 140 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Northwestern State. 54 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #140
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 54
- Career AV
- 413th at Northwestern State
The pick
How Keith Thibodeaux came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Career approximate value
- 413th among Northwestern State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 125% of career value
- Final season
- 20014 years after the draft
Around pick 140
Who came off the board on either side of Keith Thibodeaux.
South Carolina State
Washington State
Kentucky
Nebraska
Other DB picks from Northwestern State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#254
Michael Green
DB · CHI · 2000
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#157
Randy Hilliard
DB · CLE · 1990
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#172
Jeremy Lane
DB · SEA · 2012
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#48
Adrian Hardy
DB · SF · 1993
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#87
David Pittman
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Northwestern State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith Thibodeaux in the 1997 NFL Draft
Keith Thibodeaux is a Defensive back out of Northwestern State selected No. 140 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1997 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Northwestern State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Keith Thibodeaux drafted?
Keith Thibodeaux was selected No. 140 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/keith-thibodeaux.
What college did Keith Thibodeaux play for?
Keith Thibodeaux played college football at Northwestern State in the Southland. See every Northwestern State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-state-demons.
How did Keith Thibodeaux's NFL career turn out?
54 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/keith-thibodeaux.