Kareem McKenzie was drafted No. 79 overall by the New York Jets in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #79
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 161
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 6212th at Penn State
The pick
How Kareem McKenzie came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 161
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 6212th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2439% of career value
- Final season
- 201110 years after the draft
Around pick 79
Who came off the board on either side of Kareem McKenzie.
Florida State
Western Illinois
Pittsburgh
Alabama
Penn State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kareem McKenzie in the 2001 NFL Draft
Kareem McKenzie is a Offensive tackle out of Penn State selected No. 79 overall by the New York Jets in the 2001 NFL Draft. 161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Kareem McKenzie drafted?
Kareem McKenzie was selected No. 79 overall by the New York Jets in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/kareem-mckenzie.
What college did Kareem McKenzie play for?
Kareem McKenzie played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Kareem McKenzie's NFL career turn out?
161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/kareem-mckenzie.