Ladell Betts was drafted No. 56 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 111 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 3133rd at Iowa
The pick
How Ladell Betts came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 3133rd among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3097% of career value
- Final season
- 20108 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Ladell Betts.
Oregon
BYU
Kansas State
Colorado College · 1× Pro Bowl
Iowa in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ladell Betts in the 2002 NFL Draft
Ladell Betts is a Running back out of Iowa selected No. 56 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Ladell Betts drafted?
Ladell Betts was selected No. 56 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/ladell-betts.
What college did Ladell Betts play for?
Ladell Betts played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Ladell Betts's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/ladell-betts.