O.J. Santiago was drafted No. 70 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Kent State. 78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 78
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 107th at Kent State
The pick
How O.J. Santiago came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Kent State
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 107th among Kent State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 990% of career value
- Final season
- 20036 years after the draft
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of O.J. Santiago.
Idaho
Washington
South Carolina
Nebraska
Other TE picks from Kent State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
O.J. Santiago in the 1997 NFL Draft
O.J. Santiago is a Tight end out of Kent State selected No. 70 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Kent State has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1989.
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 O.J. Santiago drafted?
O.J. Santiago was selected No. 70 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/o-j-santiago.
What college did O.J. Santiago play for?
O.J. Santiago played college football at Kent State in the MAC. See every Kent State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kent-state-golden-flashes.
How did O.J. Santiago's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/o-j-santiago.