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2000 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #174 overall

Paul Edinger Michigan State Draft

Paul Edinger was drafted No. 174 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 96 regular-season games · 17 career approximate value

Overall pick
#174
Round
6
Draft class
2000
NFL games
96
Career AV
1741st at Michigan State

The pick

How Paul Edinger came off the board in 2000.

Drafted by

Chicago Bears

Rd 6 · #174 overall · NFC North

Full 2000 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Kicker K
College
Michigan State Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Special teams

NFL career

96 regular-season games · 17 career approximate value

Games played
96
Career approximate value
1741st among Michigan State picks
AV with the drafting club
1588% of career value
Final season
20055 years after the draft

Around pick 174

Who came off the board on either side of Paul Edinger.

#172 Mareno Philyaw WR · ATL Troy #173 Chris Combs DE · PIT Duke #175 James Williams WR · SEA Marshall #176 Jabari Issa DE · ARI Washington

Michigan State in the 2000 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#8 Plaxico Burress WR · PIT Michigan State #16 Julian Peterson LB · SF Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl #99 Gari Scott WR · PHI Michigan State #127 Greg Randall T · NE Michigan State #135 Aric Morris DB · TEN Michigan State #197 Robaire Smith DE · TEN Michigan State

Other K picks from Michigan State

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

#86 Morten Andersen K · NO · 1982 Michigan State · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl #202 Dave Rayner K · IND · 2005 Michigan State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Paul Edinger in the 2000 NFL Draft

Paul Edinger is a Kicker out of Michigan State selected No. 174 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 17 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Paul Edinger drafted?

Paul Edinger was selected No. 174 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/paul-edinger.

What college did Paul Edinger play for?

Paul Edinger played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.

How did Paul Edinger's NFL career turn out?

96 regular-season games · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/paul-edinger.