Eric Steinbach was drafted No. 33 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4820th at Iowa
The pick
How Eric Steinbach came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 297 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4820th among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3062% of career value
- Final season
- 20107 years after the draft
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Steinbach.
California · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Colorado College
Georgia
Louisiana · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Iowa in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Steinbach in the 2003 NFL Draft
Eric Steinbach is a Guard out of Iowa selected No. 33 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Eric Steinbach drafted?
Eric Steinbach was selected No. 33 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/eric-steinbach.
What college did Eric Steinbach play for?
Eric Steinbach played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Eric Steinbach's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/eric-steinbach.