Jim Kleinsasser was drafted No. 44 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1999 NFL Draft out of North Dakota. 181 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 181
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 142nd at North Dakota
The pick
How Jim Kleinsasser came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
North Dakota
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
181 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 181
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 142nd among North Dakota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 201112 years after the draft
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Kleinsasser.
Mississippi State
Syracuse
Clemson
LSU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Kleinsasser in the 1999 NFL Draft
Jim Kleinsasser is a Tight end out of North Dakota selected No. 44 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1999 NFL Draft. 181 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value North Dakota has produced 9 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 Jim Kleinsasser drafted?
Jim Kleinsasser was selected No. 44 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/jim-kleinsasser.
What college did Jim Kleinsasser play for?
Jim Kleinsasser played college football at North Dakota in the MVFC. See every North Dakota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-dakota-fighting-hawks.
How did Jim Kleinsasser's NFL career turn out?
181 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/jim-kleinsasser.