John Gilmore was drafted No. 196 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 145 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #196
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 145
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3147th at Penn State
The pick
How John Gilmore came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
145 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 145
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3147th among Penn State picks
- Final season
- 20119 years after the draft
Around pick 196
Who came off the board on either side of John Gilmore.
Michigan State
Eastern Washington
San Diego State
Notre Dame
Penn State in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Gilmore in the 2002 NFL Draft
John Gilmore is a Tight end out of Penn State selected No. 196 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft. 145 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 John Gilmore drafted?
John Gilmore was selected No. 196 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/john-gilmore.
What college did John Gilmore play for?
John Gilmore played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did John Gilmore's NFL career turn out?
145 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/john-gilmore.