Eric Downing was drafted No. 75 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #75
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 45
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 747th at Syracuse
The pick
How Eric Downing came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 747th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20043 years after the draft
Around pick 75
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Downing.
Tennessee
Utah · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Florida State
Syracuse in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Downing in the 2001 NFL Draft
Eric Downing is a Defensive tackle out of Syracuse selected No. 75 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Eric Downing drafted?
Eric Downing was selected No. 75 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/eric-downing.
What college did Eric Downing play for?
Eric Downing played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Eric Downing's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/eric-downing.