Boomer Grigsby was drafted No. 138 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Illinois State. 45 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 45
- Career AV
- 37th at Illinois State
The pick
How Boomer Grigsby came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Illinois State
MVFC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 249 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 219 prospect51.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
45 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 45
- Career approximate value
- 37th among Illinois State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 20083 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of Boomer Grigsby.
Tulane
Mississippi State
Kansas
Clemson
Other LB picks from Illinois State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Boomer Grigsby in the 2005 NFL Draft
Boomer Grigsby is a Linebacker out of Illinois State selected No. 138 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Illinois State has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Boomer Grigsby drafted?
Boomer Grigsby was selected No. 138 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/boomer-grigsby.
What college did Boomer Grigsby play for?
Boomer Grigsby played college football at Illinois State in the MVFC. See every Illinois State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-state-redbirds.
How did Boomer Grigsby's NFL career turn out?
45 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/boomer-grigsby.