LeCharles Bentley was drafted No. 44 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 57 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 57
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2969th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How LeCharles Bentley came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
57 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 57
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2969th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 29100% of career value
- Final season
- 20053 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of LeCharles Bentley.
Washington
UAB
Stanford
Auburn
Ohio State in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
LeCharles Bentley in the 2002 NFL Draft
LeCharles Bentley is a Guard out of Ohio State selected No. 44 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft. 57 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 LeCharles Bentley drafted?
LeCharles Bentley was selected No. 44 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/lecharles-bentley.
What college did LeCharles Bentley play for?
LeCharles Bentley played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did LeCharles Bentley's NFL career turn out?
57 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/lecharles-bentley.