Kenny Peterson was drafted No. 79 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value

2003 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 15 · #79 overall

Kenny Peterson Ohio State Draft

Kenny Peterson was drafted No. 79 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value

Overall pick
#79
Round
3
Draft class
2003
NFL games
76
Years as starter
1
Career AV
11117th at Ohio State

The pick

How Kenny Peterson came off the board in 2003.

Drafted by

Green Bay Packers

Rd 3, Pick 15 · #79 overall · NFC North

Full 2003 draft class (262 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
Measurables
298 lbs
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value

Games played
76
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
11117th among Ohio State picks
AV with the drafting club
436% of career value
Final season
20096 years after the draft

Around pick 79

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Ohio State in the 2003 draft

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About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Kenny Peterson in the 2003 NFL Draft

Kenny Peterson is a Defensive tackle out of Ohio State selected No. 79 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Kenny Peterson drafted?

Kenny Peterson was selected No. 79 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 15). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/kenny-peterson.

What college did Kenny Peterson play for?

Kenny Peterson played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.

How did Kenny Peterson's NFL career turn out?

76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/kenny-peterson.