Ryan Diem was drafted No. 118 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 157 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #118
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 157
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 721st at Northern Illinois
The pick
How Ryan Diem came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
157 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value
- Games played
- 157
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 721st among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 72100% of career value
- Final season
- 201110 years after the draft
Around pick 118
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Diem.
Washington State
Colorado State
Notre Dame
California
Northern Illinois in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Diem in the 2001 NFL Draft
Ryan Diem is a Offensive tackle out of Northern Illinois selected No. 118 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2001 NFL Draft. 157 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Ryan Diem drafted?
Ryan Diem was selected No. 118 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/ryan-diem.
What college did Ryan Diem play for?
Ryan Diem played college football at Northern Illinois in the MAC. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Ryan Diem's NFL career turn out?
157 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 72 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/ryan-diem.