Ben Leber was drafted No. 71 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 467th at Kansas State
The pick
How Ben Leber came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 467th among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1737% of career value
- Final season
- 20119 years after the draft
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Leber.
Alabama
South Carolina
Tuskegee
Georgia
Kansas State in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Kansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Leber in the 2002 NFL Draft
Ben Leber is a Linebacker out of Kansas State selected No. 71 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2002 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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 Ben Leber drafted?
Ben Leber was selected No. 71 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/ben-leber.
What college did Ben Leber play for?
Ben Leber played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Ben Leber's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/ben-leber.