Jay Tant was drafted No. 164 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How Jay Tant came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 20000 years after the draft
Around pick 164
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jay Tant in the 2000 NFL Draft
Jay Tant is a Tight end out of Northwestern selected No. 164 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Northwestern has produced 63 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 Jay Tant drafted?
Jay Tant was selected No. 164 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/jay-tant.
What college did Jay Tant play for?
Jay Tant played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Jay Tant's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/jay-tant.