Joel Dreessen was drafted No. 198 overall by the New York Jets in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Colorado State. 120 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 24 · #198 overall
Joel Dreessen Colorado State Draft
Joel Dreessen was drafted No. 198 overall by the New York Jets in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Colorado State. 120 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #198
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 120
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 169th at Colorado State
The pick
How Joel Dreessen came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 260 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 80 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
120 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 120
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 169th among Colorado State picks
- Final season
- 20138 years after the draft
Around pick 198
Who came off the board on either side of Joel Dreessen.
Iowa
Vanderbilt
Baylor
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joel Dreessen in the 2005 NFL Draft
Joel Dreessen is a Tight end out of Colorado State selected No. 198 overall by the New York Jets in the 2005 NFL Draft. 120 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Colorado State has produced 47 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 Joel Dreessen drafted?
Joel Dreessen was selected No. 198 overall by the New York Jets in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/joel-dreessen.
What college did Joel Dreessen play for?
Joel Dreessen played college football at Colorado State in the Mountain West. See every Colorado State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-state-rams.
How did Joel Dreessen's NFL career turn out?
120 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/joel-dreessen.