Matt Spaeth was drafted No. 77 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 13 · #77 overall
Matt Spaeth Minnesota Draft
Matt Spaeth was drafted No. 77 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #77
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 123
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 246th at Minnesota
The pick
How Matt Spaeth came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 270 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 112 prospect68.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 123
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 246th among Minnesota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20158 years after the draft
Around pick 77
Who came off the board on either side of Matt Spaeth.
Illinois State
Washington State
San José State
UCF
Other TE picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matt Spaeth in the 2007 NFL Draft
Matt Spaeth is a Tight end out of Minnesota selected No. 77 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2007 NFL Draft. 123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Minnesota 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 Matt Spaeth drafted?
Matt Spaeth was selected No. 77 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/matt-spaeth.
What college did Matt Spaeth play for?
Matt Spaeth played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Matt Spaeth's NFL career turn out?
123 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/matt-spaeth.