Ethan Kelley was drafted No. 243 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Baylor. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #243
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 36
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 644th at Baylor
The pick
How Ethan Kelley came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Baylor
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 36
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 644th among Baylor picks
- Final season
- 20074 years after the draft
Around pick 243
Who came off the board on either side of Ethan Kelley.
Miami
Georgia
LSU
Louisville
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ethan Kelley in the 2003 NFL Draft
Ethan Kelley is a Defensive tackle out of Baylor selected No. 243 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Baylor has produced 109 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 Ethan Kelley drafted?
Ethan Kelley was selected No. 243 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/ethan-kelley.
What college did Ethan Kelley play for?
Ethan Kelley played college football at Baylor in the Big 12. See every Baylor draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/baylor-bears.
How did Ethan Kelley's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/ethan-kelley.