Terdell Sands was drafted No. 243 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Chattanooga. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #243
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 115th at Chattanooga
The pick
How Terdell Sands came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 115th among Chattanooga picks
- Final season
- 20098 years after the draft
Around pick 243
Who came off the board on either side of Terdell Sands.
Florida State
Clemson
Miami
Chattanooga in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Chattanooga
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Terdell Sands in the 2001 NFL Draft
Terdell Sands is a Defensive tackle out of Chattanooga selected No. 243 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Chattanooga has produced 19 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 Terdell Sands drafted?
Terdell Sands was selected No. 243 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/terdell-sands.
What college did Terdell Sands play for?
Terdell Sands played college football at Chattanooga in the Southern Conference. See every Chattanooga draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/chattanooga-mocs.
How did Terdell Sands's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/terdell-sands.