Kevin Burnett was drafted No. 42 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 10 · #42 overall
Kevin Burnett Tennessee Draft
Kevin Burnett was drafted No. 42 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. 136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 136
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 4035th at Tennessee
The pick
How Kevin Burnett came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Tennessee
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 239 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 34 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 136
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 4035th among Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 615% of career value
- Final season
- 20138 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Burnett.
Nebraska
Eastern Washington · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
California
Tennessee in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#10
Jerod Mayo
LB · NE · 2008
Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#67
Mike Cofer
LB · DET · 1983
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Byron Young
LB · LAR · 2023
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
#124
Jalen Reeves-Maybin
LB · DET · 2017
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
#43
Carl Zander
LB · CIN · 1985
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Burnett in the 2005 NFL Draft
Kevin Burnett is a Linebacker out of Tennessee selected No. 42 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft. 136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Tennessee has produced 214 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 Kevin Burnett drafted?
Kevin Burnett was selected No. 42 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/kevin-burnett.
What college did Kevin Burnett play for?
Kevin Burnett played college football at Tennessee in the SEC. See every Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-volunteers.
How did Kevin Burnett's NFL career turn out?
136 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/kevin-burnett.