Chad Pennington was drafted No. 18 overall by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Marshall. 89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 554th at Marshall
The pick
How Chad Pennington came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Marshall
Sun Belt at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 554th among Marshall picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4175% of career value
- Final season
- 201010 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Chad Pennington.
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Marshall in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Marshall
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chad Pennington in the 2000 NFL Draft
Chad Pennington is a Quarterback out of Marshall selected No. 18 overall by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Marshall has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Chad Pennington drafted?
Chad Pennington was selected No. 18 overall by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/chad-pennington.
What college did Chad Pennington play for?
Chad Pennington played college football at Marshall in the Sun Belt. See every Marshall draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/marshall-thundering-herd.
How did Chad Pennington's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/chad-pennington.