Tim Couch was drafted No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3017th at Kentucky
The pick
How Tim Couch came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3017th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 30100% of career value
- Final season
- 20034 years after the draft
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Tim Couch.
Syracuse · 6× Pro Bowl
Oregon
Kentucky in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tim Couch in the 1999 NFL Draft
Tim Couch is a Quarterback out of Kentucky selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Tim Couch drafted?
Tim Couch was selected No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/tim-couch.
What college did Tim Couch play for?
Tim Couch played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Tim Couch's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/tim-couch.