Kenechi Udeze was drafted No. 20 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2004 NFL Draft out of USC. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 20 · #20 overall
Kenechi Udeze USC Draft
Kenechi Udeze was drafted No. 20 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2004 NFL Draft out of USC. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2085th at USC
The pick
How Kenechi Udeze came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 273 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 9 prospect97.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2085th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 20100% of career value
- Final season
- 20073 years after the draft
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Kenechi Udeze.
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami
Tulane
USC in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kenechi Udeze in the 2004 NFL Draft
Kenechi Udeze is a Defensive end out of USC selected No. 20 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2004 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Kenechi Udeze drafted?
Kenechi Udeze was selected No. 20 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/kenechi-udeze.
What college did Kenechi Udeze play for?
Kenechi Udeze played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Kenechi Udeze's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/kenechi-udeze.