Chris Kelsay was drafted No. 48 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 147 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #48
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 147
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4619th at Nebraska
The pick
How Chris Kelsay came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Nebraska
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 273 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
147 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 147
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4619th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 46100% of career value
- Final season
- 20129 years after the draft
Around pick 48
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Kelsay.
Tuskegee
South Florida
Tennessee
Iowa
Nebraska in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#34
Kyle Vanden Bosch
DE · ARI · 2001
Nebraska · 3× Pro Bowl
#38
Mike Rucker
DE · CAR · 1999
Nebraska · 1× Pro Bowl
#6
Grant Wistrom
DE · LAR · 1998
Nebraska
#126
Jared Crick
DE · HOU · 2012
Nebraska
#13
Adam Carriker
DE · LAR · 2007
Nebraska
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Kelsay in the 2003 NFL Draft
Chris Kelsay is a Defensive end out of Nebraska selected No. 48 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2003 NFL Draft. 147 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Chris Kelsay drafted?
Chris Kelsay was selected No. 48 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/chris-kelsay.
What college did Chris Kelsay play for?
Chris Kelsay played college football at Nebraska in the Big 12. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Chris Kelsay's NFL career turn out?
147 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/chris-kelsay.