Alan Faneca was drafted No. 26 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft out of LSU. 206 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 108 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 206
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 1081st at LSU
- Pro Bowls
- 9
- All-Pro
- 6
The pick
How Alan Faneca came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
206 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 108 career approximate value
- Games played
- 206
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 1081st among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9285% of career value
- Final season
- 201012 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Alan Faneca.
UCLA
Syracuse
Auburn
Oklahoma State
LSU in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alan Faneca in the 1998 NFL Draft
Alan Faneca is a Guard out of LSU selected No. 26 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft. 206 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 108 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Alan Faneca drafted?
Alan Faneca was selected No. 26 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/alan-faneca.
What college did Alan Faneca play for?
Alan Faneca played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Alan Faneca's NFL career turn out?
206 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 108 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/alan-faneca.