Eric Ogbogu was drafted No. 163 overall by the New York Jets in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 90 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #163
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 90
- Career AV
- 1147th at Maryland
The pick
How Eric Ogbogu came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Career approximate value
- 1147th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 545% of career value
- Final season
- 20057 years after the draft
Around pick 163
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Ogbogu in the 1998 NFL Draft
Eric Ogbogu is a Defensive end out of Maryland selected No. 163 overall by the New York Jets in the 1998 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Eric Ogbogu drafted?
Eric Ogbogu was selected No. 163 overall by the New York Jets in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/eric-ogbogu.
What college did Eric Ogbogu play for?
Eric Ogbogu played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Eric Ogbogu's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/eric-ogbogu.