Matt Lehr was drafted No. 137 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 98 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #137
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2326th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Matt Lehr came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Center C
- College
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Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2326th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 939% of career value
- Final season
- 20087 years after the draft
Around pick 137
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Lehr.
Arizona State
Purdue
Tulane
USC
Virginia Tech in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Lehr in the 2001 NFL Draft
Matt Lehr is a Center out of Virginia Tech selected No. 137 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Matt Lehr drafted?
Matt Lehr was selected No. 137 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/matt-lehr.
What college did Matt Lehr play for?
Matt Lehr played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Matt Lehr's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/matt-lehr.