Neil Rackers was drafted No. 169 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 180 regular-season games · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 180
- Career AV
- 2917th at Illinois College
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Neil Rackers came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Kicker K
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
180 regular-season games · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 180
- Career approximate value
- 2917th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 27% of career value
- Final season
- 201111 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Neil Rackers.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
West Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
Kansas State
Minnesota
Illinois College in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other K picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Neil Rackers in the 2000 NFL Draft
Neil Rackers is a Kicker out of Illinois College selected No. 169 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2000 NFL Draft. 180 regular-season games · 29 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Neil Rackers drafted?
Neil Rackers was selected No. 169 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/neil-rackers.
What college did Neil Rackers play for?
Neil Rackers played college football at Illinois College in the Midwest. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Neil Rackers's NFL career turn out?
180 regular-season games · 29 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/neil-rackers.