David Diehl was drafted No. 160 overall by the New York Giants in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 164 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #160
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 164
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 673rd at Illinois College
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How David Diehl came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Guard G
- Measurables
- 310 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
164 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 164
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 673rd among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 67100% of career value
- Final season
- 201310 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 160
Who came off the board on either side of David Diehl.
TCU
Cincinnati
Florida
Tennessee
Illinois College in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Diehl in the 2003 NFL Draft
David Diehl is a Guard out of Illinois College selected No. 160 overall by the New York Giants in the 2003 NFL Draft. 164 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 David Diehl drafted?
David Diehl was selected No. 160 overall by the New York Giants in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/david-diehl.
What college did David Diehl play for?
David Diehl played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did David Diehl's NFL career turn out?
164 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/david-diehl.