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2002 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #182 overall

David Pugh Virginia Tech Draft

David Pugh was drafted No. 182 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 4 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#182
Round
6
Draft class
2002
NFL games
4
Career AV
184th at Virginia Tech

The pick

How David Pugh came off the board in 2002.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 6 · #182 overall · AFC South

Full 2002 draft class (261 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Virginia Tech ACC at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

4 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
4
Career approximate value
184th among Virginia Tech picks
AV with the drafting club
1100% of career value
Final season
20020 years after the draft

Around pick 182

Who came off the board on either side of David Pugh.

#180 Clenton Ballard DT · JAX Texas State #181 Marquand Manuel DB · CIN Florida #183 James Lewis DB · IND Miami #184 Kahlil Hill WR · ATL Iowa

Virginia Tech in the 2002 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#47 Andre' Davis WR · CLE Virginia Tech #111 Ben Taylor LB · CLE Virginia Tech #211 Bob Slowikowski TE · DAL Virginia Tech #218 Chad Beasley T · MIN Virginia Tech #224 Derrius Monroe DE · NO Virginia Tech #251 Jarrett Ferguson RB · BUF Virginia Tech

Other DT picks from Virginia Tech

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#163 Tim Settle DT · WAS · 2018 Virginia Tech #148 Carlton Powell DT · DEN · 2008 Virginia Tech #177 Jonathan Lewis DT · ARI · 2006 Virginia Tech #210 Aeneas Peebles DT · BAL · 2025 Virginia Tech #88 J.C. Price DT · CAR · 1996 Virginia Tech

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

David Pugh in the 2002 NFL Draft

David Pugh is a Defensive tackle out of Virginia Tech selected No. 182 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was David Pugh drafted?

David Pugh was selected No. 182 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/david-pugh.

What college did David Pugh play for?

David Pugh played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.

How did David Pugh's NFL career turn out?

4 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/david-pugh.