Ed Hartwell was drafted No. 126 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #126
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 285th at Western Illinois
The pick
How Ed Hartwell came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 285th among Western Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2486% of career value
- Final season
- 20065 years after the draft
Around pick 126
Who came off the board on either side of Ed Hartwell.
Northern Illinois
Florida
TCU
Mississippi State
Western Illinois in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Western Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ed Hartwell in the 2001 NFL Draft
Ed Hartwell is a Linebacker out of Western Illinois selected No. 126 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2001 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Western Illinois has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Ed Hartwell drafted?
Ed Hartwell was selected No. 126 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/ed-hartwell.
What college did Ed Hartwell play for?
Ed Hartwell played college football at Western Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.
How did Ed Hartwell's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/ed-hartwell.