Eddie Freeman was drafted No. 43 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2002 NFL Draft out of UAB. 20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 20
- Career AV
- 110th at UAB
The pick
How Eddie Freeman came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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UAB
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 20
- Career approximate value
- 110th among UAB picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20031 years after the draft
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Eddie Freeman.
Washington State
Washington
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
Stanford
UAB in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from UAB
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eddie Freeman in the 2002 NFL Draft
Eddie Freeman is a Defensive end out of UAB selected No. 43 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2002 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value UAB has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1998.
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 Eddie Freeman drafted?
Eddie Freeman was selected No. 43 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/eddie-freeman.
What college did Eddie Freeman play for?
Eddie Freeman played college football at UAB in the American. See every UAB draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uab-blazers.
How did Eddie Freeman's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/eddie-freeman.