Steve Heiden was drafted No. 69 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1999 NFL Draft out of South Dakota State. 148 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #69
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 115th at South Dakota State
The pick
How Steve Heiden came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 115th among South Dakota State picks
- Final season
- 200910 years after the draft
Around pick 69
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Heiden.
Eastern Illinois
Texas A&M
Iowa
Northwestern
Other TE picks from South Dakota State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Heiden in the 1999 NFL Draft
Steve Heiden is a Tight end out of South Dakota State selected No. 69 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1999 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value South Dakota State has produced 13 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 Steve Heiden drafted?
Steve Heiden was selected No. 69 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/steve-heiden.
What college did Steve Heiden play for?
Steve Heiden played college football at South Dakota State in the MVFC. See every South Dakota State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-dakota-state-jackrabbits.
How did Steve Heiden's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/steve-heiden.