Brett Keisel was drafted No. 242 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2002 NFL Draft out of BYU. 156 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #242
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 156
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 583rd at BYU
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Brett Keisel came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
BYU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
156 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 156
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 583rd among BYU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 58100% of career value
- Final season
- 201412 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 242
Who came off the board on either side of Brett Keisel.
Arkansas
East Carolina
Marshall
Tulsa
BYU in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from BYU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brett Keisel in the 2002 NFL Draft
Brett Keisel is a Defensive end out of BYU selected No. 242 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2002 NFL Draft. 156 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value BYU has produced 96 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 Brett Keisel drafted?
Brett Keisel was selected No. 242 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/brett-keisel.
What college did Brett Keisel play for?
Brett Keisel played college football at BYU in the Big 12. See every BYU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/byu-cougars.
How did Brett Keisel's NFL career turn out?
156 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/brett-keisel.