Jeremiah Trotter was drafted No. 72 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Stephen F. Austin. 147 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 711st at Stephen F. Austin
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Jeremiah Trotter came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 711st among Stephen F. Austin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6186% of career value
- Final season
- 200911 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Jeremiah Trotter.
Purdue
Florida State
Pennsylvania
Miami
Stephen F. Austin in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Stephen F. Austin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeremiah Trotter in the 1998 NFL Draft
Jeremiah Trotter is a Linebacker out of Stephen F. Austin selected No. 72 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1998 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value Stephen F. Austin has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1986.
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 Jeremiah Trotter drafted?
Jeremiah Trotter was selected No. 72 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/jeremiah-trotter.
What college did Jeremiah Trotter play for?
Jeremiah Trotter played college football at Stephen F. Austin in the Southland. See every Stephen F. Austin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stephen-f-austin-lumberjacks.
How did Jeremiah Trotter's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/jeremiah-trotter.