Mario Fatafehi was drafted No. 133 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #133
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 45
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1328th at Kansas State
The pick
How Mario Fatafehi came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1328th among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 18% of career value
- Final season
- 20043 years after the draft
Around pick 133
Who came off the board on either side of Mario Fatafehi.
TCU
Washington
Arizona State
Kansas State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mario Fatafehi in the 2001 NFL Draft
Mario Fatafehi is a Defensive tackle out of Kansas State selected No. 133 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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 Mario Fatafehi drafted?
Mario Fatafehi was selected No. 133 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/mario-fatafehi.
What college did Mario Fatafehi play for?
Mario Fatafehi played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Mario Fatafehi's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/mario-fatafehi.