Leonta Rheams was drafted No. 115 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Houston. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #115
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Leonta Rheams came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19980 years after the draft
Around pick 115
Who came off the board on either side of Leonta Rheams.
Richmond
Iowa
Toledo
Alabama
Houston in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leonta Rheams in the 1998 NFL Draft
Leonta Rheams is a Defensive tackle out of Houston selected No. 115 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Houston has produced 83 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 Leonta Rheams drafted?
Leonta Rheams was selected No. 115 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/leonta-rheams.
What college did Leonta Rheams play for?
Leonta Rheams played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Leonta Rheams's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/leonta-rheams.