Ebenezer Ekuban was drafted No. 20 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1999 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 122 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3725th at North Carolina
The pick
How Ebenezer Ekuban came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3725th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1951% of career value
- Final season
- 20089 years after the draft
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Ebenezer Ekuban.
Georgia
Notre Dame
Eastern Michigan
Saginaw Valley State
North Carolina in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#14
Robert Quinn
DE · LAR · 2011
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Greg Ellis
DE · DAL · 1998
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#19
Vonnie Holliday
DE · GB · 1998
North Carolina
#18
Donnell Thompson
DE · IND · 1981
North Carolina
#225
Reuben Davis
DE · TB · 1988
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ebenezer Ekuban in the 1999 NFL Draft
Ebenezer Ekuban is a Defensive end out of North Carolina selected No. 20 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1999 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Ebenezer Ekuban drafted?
Ebenezer Ekuban was selected No. 20 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/ebenezer-ekuban.
What college did Ebenezer Ekuban play for?
Ebenezer Ekuban played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Ebenezer Ekuban's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/ebenezer-ekuban.