N.D. Kalu was drafted No. 152 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Rice. 136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #152
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 136
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 225th at Rice
The pick
How N.D. Kalu came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Rice
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 136
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 225th among Rice picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1777% of career value
- Final season
- 200811 years after the draft
Around pick 152
Who came off the board on either side of N.D. Kalu.
San Diego State
Memphis
Jackson State
Other DE picks from Rice
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
N.D. Kalu in the 1997 NFL Draft
N.D. Kalu is a Defensive end out of Rice selected No. 152 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1997 NFL Draft. 136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Rice has produced 23 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 N.D. Kalu drafted?
N.D. Kalu was selected No. 152 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/n-d-kalu.
What college did N.D. Kalu play for?
N.D. Kalu played college football at Rice in the American. See every Rice draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rice-owls.
How did N.D. Kalu's NFL career turn out?
136 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/n-d-kalu.