Matt Light was drafted No. 48 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #48
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 155
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 893rd at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Matt Light came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value
- Games played
- 155
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 893rd among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 89100% of career value
- Final season
- 201110 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 48
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Light.
TCU · 2× Pro Bowl
Vanderbilt
Maryland
Nebraska
Purdue in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Light in the 2001 NFL Draft
Matt Light is a Offensive tackle out of Purdue selected No. 48 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft. 155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Light drafted?
Matt Light was selected No. 48 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/matt-light.
What college did Matt Light play for?
Matt Light played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Matt Light's NFL career turn out?
155 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 89 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/matt-light.