Ben Hartsock was drafted No. 68 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 5 · #68 overall
Ben Hartsock Ohio State Draft
Ben Hartsock was drafted No. 68 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #68
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2187th at Ohio State
The pick
How Ben Hartsock came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 263 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 99 prospect71.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2187th among Ohio State picks
- Final season
- 20139 years after the draft
Around pick 68
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Hartsock in the 2004 NFL Draft
Ben Hartsock is a Tight end out of Ohio State selected No. 68 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 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 Ben Hartsock drafted?
Ben Hartsock was selected No. 68 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ben-hartsock.
What college did Ben Hartsock play for?
Ben Hartsock 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 Ben Hartsock's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ben-hartsock.