Kelly Butler was drafted No. 172 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 7 · #172 overall
Kelly Butler Purdue Draft
Kelly Butler was drafted No. 172 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #172
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 22
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 852nd at Purdue
The pick
How Kelly Butler came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 324 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 46 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 852nd among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 675% of career value
- Final season
- 20062 years after the draft
Around pick 172
Who came off the board on either side of Kelly Butler.
Notre Dame
Alabama
Ole Miss
Houston
Purdue in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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Craig Terrill
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#223
Jacques Reeves
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kelly Butler in the 2004 NFL Draft
Kelly Butler is a Offensive tackle out of Purdue selected No. 172 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Kelly Butler drafted?
Kelly Butler was selected No. 172 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/kelly-butler.
What college did Kelly Butler play for?
Kelly Butler played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Kelly Butler's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/kelly-butler.