Ryan Krause was drafted No. 169 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Nebraska-Omaha. 14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #169
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 14
- Career AV
- 14th at Nebraska-Omaha
The pick
How Ryan Krause came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Nebraska-Omaha
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 244 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 373 prospect31.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 14th among Nebraska-Omaha picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20073 years after the draft
Around pick 169
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Krause.
Kansas State
Texas A&M
Notre Dame
Alabama
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Krause in the 2004 NFL Draft
Ryan Krause is a Tight end out of Nebraska-Omaha selected No. 169 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Nebraska-Omaha has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Ryan Krause drafted?
Ryan Krause was selected No. 169 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ryan-krause.
What college did Ryan Krause play for?
Ryan Krause played college football at Nebraska-Omaha. See every Nebraska-Omaha draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-omaha-mavericks.
How did Ryan Krause's NFL career turn out?
14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/ryan-krause.