Keith Ellison was drafted No. 178 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 9 · #178 overall
Keith Ellison Oregon State Draft
Keith Ellison was drafted No. 178 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 58
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1917th at Oregon State
The pick
How Keith Ellison came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Oregon State
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 235 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 52.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1917th among Oregon State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 19100% of career value
- Final season
- 20104 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Keith Ellison.
Cornell
Virginia Tech
West Virginia
Colorado College
Oregon State in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Oregon State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith Ellison in the 2006 NFL Draft
Keith Ellison is a Linebacker out of Oregon State selected No. 178 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 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 Keith Ellison drafted?
Keith Ellison was selected No. 178 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/keith-ellison.
What college did Keith Ellison play for?
Keith Ellison played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-10. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.
How did Keith Ellison's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/keith-ellison.