Joe Jefferson was drafted No. 74 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky. 27 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 27
- Career AV
- 310th at Western Kentucky
The pick
How Joe Jefferson came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
27 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 27
- Career approximate value
- 310th among Western Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 20053 years after the draft
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Jefferson.
Tuskegee
Georgia
Ohio State
Maryland
Western Kentucky in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Western Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Jefferson in the 2002 NFL Draft
Joe Jefferson is a Defensive back out of Western Kentucky selected No. 74 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft. 27 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Western Kentucky has produced 26 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 Joe Jefferson drafted?
Joe Jefferson was selected No. 74 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/joe-jefferson.
What college did Joe Jefferson play for?
Joe Jefferson played college football at Western Kentucky in the Conference USA. See every Western Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-kentucky-hilltoppers.
How did Joe Jefferson's NFL career turn out?
27 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/joe-jefferson.