Bob Hallen was drafted No. 53 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Kent State. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 86
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 245th at Kent State
The pick
How Bob Hallen came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Kent State
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 86
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 245th among Kent State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1771% of career value
- Final season
- 20057 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of Bob Hallen.
Stanford
Wisconsin
Alabama
Penn State
Other G picks from Kent State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bob Hallen in the 1998 NFL Draft
Bob Hallen is a Guard out of Kent State selected No. 53 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 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 Bob Hallen drafted?
Bob Hallen was selected No. 53 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/bob-hallen.
What college did Bob Hallen play for?
Bob Hallen 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 Bob Hallen's NFL career turn out?
86 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/bob-hallen.