Jake Grove was drafted No. 45 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 13 · #45 overall
Jake Grove Virginia Tech Draft
Jake Grove was drafted No. 45 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #45
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 66
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2030th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Jake Grove came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Center C
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 300 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 33 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 66
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2030th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1575% of career value
- Final season
- 20095 years after the draft
Around pick 45
Who came off the board on either side of Jake Grove.
Notre Dame
Iowa · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Alabama
Washington
Virginia Tech in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jake Grove in the 2004 NFL Draft
Jake Grove is a Center out of Virginia Tech selected No. 45 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2004 NFL Draft. 66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Jake Grove drafted?
Jake Grove was selected No. 45 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/jake-grove.
What college did Jake Grove play for?
Jake Grove played college football at Virginia Tech in the Big East. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Jake Grove's NFL career turn out?
66 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/jake-grove.