Dwight Freeney was drafted No. 11 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 218 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 218
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 815th at Syracuse
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Dwight Freeney came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
218 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Games played
- 218
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 815th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7795% of career value
- Final season
- 201715 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of Dwight Freeney.
Tennessee · 2× Pro Bowl
Arizona State
Wisconsin
Syracuse in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dwight Freeney in the 2002 NFL Draft
Dwight Freeney is a Defensive end out of Syracuse selected No. 11 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft. 218 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Dwight Freeney drafted?
Dwight Freeney was selected No. 11 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/dwight-freeney.
What college did Dwight Freeney play for?
Dwight Freeney played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Dwight Freeney's NFL career turn out?
218 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/dwight-freeney.