E.J. Whitley was drafted No. 224 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. No regular-season snaps on record.
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 16 · #224 overall
E.J. Whitley Texas Tech Draft
E.J. Whitley was drafted No. 224 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #224
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2006
The pick
How E.J. Whitley came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Center C
- College
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Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 309 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 51.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2006 classAround pick 224
Who came off the board on either side of E.J. Whitley.
Virginia Tech
Georgia
North Carolina
Texas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
E.J. Whitley in the 2006 NFL Draft
E.J. Whitley is a Center out of Texas Tech selected No. 224 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2006 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Texas Tech has produced 89 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 E.J. Whitley drafted?
E.J. Whitley was selected No. 224 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/e-j-whitley.
What college did E.J. Whitley play for?
E.J. Whitley played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did E.J. Whitley's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/e-j-whitley.