Jeff Faine was drafted No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4524th at Notre Dame
The pick
How Jeff Faine came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Measurables
- 303 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4524th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1124% of career value
- Final season
- 20129 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Faine.
California
Georgia
Florida
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Faine in the 2003 NFL Draft
Jeff Faine is a Center out of Notre Dame selected No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2003 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Jeff Faine drafted?
Jeff Faine was selected No. 21 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/jeff-faine.
What college did Jeff Faine play for?
Jeff Faine played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Jeff Faine's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/jeff-faine.