Tamba Hali was drafted No. 20 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 20 · #20 overall
Tamba Hali Penn State Draft
Tamba Hali was drafted No. 20 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 177
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 754th at Penn State
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How Tamba Hali came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 275 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 40 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value
- Games played
- 177
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 754th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 75100% of career value
- Final season
- 201711 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Tamba Hali.
Ohio State
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Minnesota
NC State
Penn State in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tamba Hali in the 2006 NFL Draft
Tamba Hali is a Defensive end out of Penn State selected No. 20 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006 NFL Draft. 177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Tamba Hali drafted?
Tamba Hali was selected No. 20 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/tamba-hali.
What college did Tamba Hali play for?
Tamba Hali played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Tamba Hali's NFL career turn out?
177 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 75 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/tamba-hali.