Joe Klopfenstein was drafted No. 46 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. 49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 14 · #46 overall
Joe Klopfenstein Colorado College Draft
Joe Klopfenstein was drafted No. 46 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. 49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 367th at Colorado College
The pick
How Joe Klopfenstein came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 255 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 67 prospect81.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 367th among Colorado College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 20093 years after the draft
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Klopfenstein.
Miami
USC
Boise State
Texas
Colorado College in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Colorado College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Klopfenstein in the 2006 NFL Draft
Joe Klopfenstein is a Tight end out of Colorado College selected No. 46 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2006 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Colorado College has produced 132 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 Joe Klopfenstein drafted?
Joe Klopfenstein was selected No. 46 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/joe-klopfenstein.
What college did Joe Klopfenstein play for?
Joe Klopfenstein played college football at Colorado College in the Big 12. See every Colorado College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-college-tigers.
How did Joe Klopfenstein's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/joe-klopfenstein.