Eric Kelly was drafted No. 69 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #69
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 48
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 938th at Kentucky
The pick
How Eric Kelly came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 938th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20032 years after the draft
Around pick 69
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Kelly.
Florida State
Notre Dame
North Carolina
Penn State
Kentucky in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Kelly in the 2001 NFL Draft
Eric Kelly is a Defensive back out of Kentucky selected No. 69 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Kelly drafted?
Eric Kelly was selected No. 69 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/eric-kelly.
What college did Eric Kelly play for?
Eric Kelly played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Eric Kelly's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/eric-kelly.