Deion Branch was drafted No. 65 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 140
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 5210th at Louisville
The pick
How Deion Branch came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value
- Games played
- 140
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 5210th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3975% of career value
- Final season
- 201210 years after the draft
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Deion Branch.
Pittsburgh
UCF
Tennessee
TCU
Other WR picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Deion Branch in the 2002 NFL Draft
Deion Branch is a Wide receiver out of Louisville selected No. 65 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2002 NFL Draft. 140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Deion Branch drafted?
Deion Branch was selected No. 65 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/deion-branch.
What college did Deion Branch play for?
Deion Branch played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Deion Branch's NFL career turn out?
140 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 52 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/deion-branch.