Bennie Joppru was drafted No. 41 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 19 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #41
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 19
The pick
How Bennie Joppru came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 272 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
19 regular-season games
- Games played
- 19
- Final season
- 20074 years after the draft
Around pick 41
Who came off the board on either side of Bennie Joppru.
Bethune-Cookman · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
Hawai'i
Michigan in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bennie Joppru in the 2003 NFL Draft
Bennie Joppru is a Tight end out of Michigan selected No. 41 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2003 NFL Draft. 19 regular-season games Michigan has produced 231 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 Bennie Joppru drafted?
Bennie Joppru was selected No. 41 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/bennie-joppru.
What college did Bennie Joppru play for?
Bennie Joppru played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Bennie Joppru's NFL career turn out?
19 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/bennie-joppru.