Jeff King was drafted No. 155 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value

2006 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 22 · #155 overall

Jeff King Virginia Tech Draft

Jeff King was drafted No. 155 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value

Overall pick
#155
Round
5
Draft class
2006
NFL games
108
Years as starter
6
Career AV
1045th at Virginia Tech

The pick

How Jeff King came off the board in 2006.

Drafted by

Carolina Panthers

Rd 5, Pick 22 · #155 overall · NFC South

Full 2006 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Tight end TE
Measurables
6'5" · 245 lbs
Pre-draft board
55.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value

Games played
108
Seasons as a starter
6
Career approximate value
1045th among Virginia Tech picks
AV with the drafting club
880% of career value
Final season
20126 years after the draft

Around pick 155

Who came off the board on either side of Jeff King.

Virginia Tech in the 2006 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other TE picks from Virginia Tech

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jeff King in the 2006 NFL Draft

Jeff King is a Tight end out of Virginia Tech selected No. 155 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2006 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Jeff King drafted?

Jeff King was selected No. 155 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 22). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/jeff-king.

What college did Jeff King play for?

Jeff King played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.

How did Jeff King's NFL career turn out?

108 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/jeff-king.