Ryan Pickett was drafted No. 29 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 207 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 207
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 5824th at Ohio State
The pick
How Ryan Pickett came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
207 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 207
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 5824th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2238% of career value
- Final season
- 201413 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Pickett.
Wisconsin · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Arizona State · 2× Pro Bowl
Ohio State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Pickett in the 2001 NFL Draft
Ryan Pickett is a Defensive tackle out of Ohio State selected No. 29 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2001 NFL Draft. 207 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Pickett drafted?
Ryan Pickett was selected No. 29 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/ryan-pickett.
What college did Ryan Pickett play for?
Ryan Pickett played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Ryan Pickett's NFL career turn out?
207 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/ryan-pickett.