Ryan Sims was drafted No. 6 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2002 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 105 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 105
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2249th at North Carolina
The pick
How Ryan Sims came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
105 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 105
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2249th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1464% of career value
- Final season
- 20108 years after the draft
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Sims.
Texas
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Sims in the 2002 NFL Draft
Ryan Sims is a Defensive tackle out of North Carolina selected No. 6 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2002 NFL Draft. 105 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Ryan Sims drafted?
Ryan Sims was selected No. 6 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/ryan-sims.
What college did Ryan Sims play for?
Ryan Sims played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Ryan Sims's NFL career turn out?
105 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/ryan-sims.