Keith Heinrich was drafted No. 174 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Sam Houston St.. 22 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #174
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 22
- Career AV
- 13rd at Sam Houston St.
The pick
How Keith Heinrich came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
- Sam Houston St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Career approximate value
- 13rd among Sam Houston St. picks
- Final season
- 20075 years after the draft
Around pick 174
Who came off the board on either side of Keith Heinrich.
Michigan State
Kansas State
USC
UNLV
Sam Houston St. in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith Heinrich in the 2002 NFL Draft
Keith Heinrich is a Tight end out of Sam Houston St. selected No. 174 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Sam Houston St. has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Keith Heinrich drafted?
Keith Heinrich was selected No. 174 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/keith-heinrich.
What college did Keith Heinrich play for?
Keith Heinrich played college football at Sam Houston St.. See every Sam Houston St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/samhoustonstate.
How did Keith Heinrich's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/keith-heinrich.