Duke Preston was drafted No. 122 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #122
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 59
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1143rd at Illinois College
The pick
How Duke Preston came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Center C
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 311 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 340 prospect31.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 59
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1143rd among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20083 years after the draft
Around pick 122
Who came off the board on either side of Duke Preston.
UCLA
Louisville
North Carolina
Illinois College in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Illinois College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Duke Preston in the 2005 NFL Draft
Duke Preston is a Center out of Illinois College selected No. 122 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2005 NFL Draft. 59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 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 Duke Preston drafted?
Duke Preston was selected No. 122 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/duke-preston.
What college did Duke Preston play for?
Duke Preston played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Duke Preston's NFL career turn out?
59 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/duke-preston.