Patrick Kerney was drafted No. 30 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 159
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 676th at Virginia
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Patrick Kerney came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 159
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 676th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4567% of career value
- Final season
- 200910 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Patrick Kerney.
Ohio State
Michigan State
Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Syracuse
Virginia in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Patrick Kerney in the 1999 NFL Draft
Patrick Kerney is a Defensive end out of Virginia selected No. 30 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1999 NFL Draft. 159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Patrick Kerney drafted?
Patrick Kerney was selected No. 30 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/patrick-kerney.
What college did Patrick Kerney play for?
Patrick Kerney played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Patrick Kerney's NFL career turn out?
159 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/patrick-kerney.