Kenard Lang was drafted No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Miami. 153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #17
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 153
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5136th at Miami
The pick
How Kenard Lang came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 153
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5136th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2447% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
Around pick 17
Who came off the board on either side of Kenard Lang.
Florida
California · 3× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kenard Lang in the 1997 NFL Draft
Kenard Lang is a Defensive end out of Miami selected No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1997 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Kenard Lang drafted?
Kenard Lang was selected No. 17 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/kenard-lang.
What college did Kenard Lang play for?
Kenard Lang played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Kenard Lang's NFL career turn out?
153 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/kenard-lang.