John Tait was drafted No. 14 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1999 NFL Draft out of BYU. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #14
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 515th at BYU
The pick
How John Tait came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
BYU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 515th among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3161% of career value
- Final season
- 20089 years after the draft
Around pick 14
Who came off the board on either side of John Tait.
UCLA
Louisiana Tech
LSU
Florida · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
BYU in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Tait in the 1999 NFL Draft
John Tait is a Offensive tackle out of BYU selected No. 14 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1999 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 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 John Tait drafted?
John Tait was selected No. 14 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/john-tait.
What college did John Tait play for?
John Tait played college football at BYU in the Big 12. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did John Tait's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 51 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/john-tait.