Curtis Keaton was drafted No. 97 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2000 NFL Draft out of James Madison. 25 regular-season games

2000 NFL Draft · Rd 4 · #97 overall

Curtis Keaton James Madison Draft

Curtis Keaton was drafted No. 97 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2000 NFL Draft out of James Madison. 25 regular-season games

Overall pick
#97
Round
4
Draft class
2000
NFL games
25

The pick

How Curtis Keaton came off the board in 2000.

Drafted by

Cincinnati Bengals

Rd 4 · #97 overall · AFC North

Full 2000 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Running back RB
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

25 regular-season games

Games played
25
Final season
20022 years after the draft

Around pick 97

Who came off the board on either side of Curtis Keaton.

Other RB picks from James Madison

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Curtis Keaton in the 2000 NFL Draft

Curtis Keaton is a Running back out of James Madison selected No. 97 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2000 NFL Draft. 25 regular-season games James Madison has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1986.

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 Curtis Keaton drafted?

Curtis Keaton was selected No. 97 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/curtis-keaton.

What college did Curtis Keaton play for?

Curtis Keaton played college football at James Madison in the Sun Belt. See every James Madison draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/james-madison-dukes.

How did Curtis Keaton's NFL career turn out?

25 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/curtis-keaton.