Tank Tyler was drafted No. 82 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL Draft out of NC State. 43 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 43
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1147th at NC State
The pick
How Tank Tyler came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 306 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 63 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
43 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 43
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1147th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1091% of career value
- Final season
- 20092 years after the draft
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of Tank Tyler.
Fresno State
Penn State
Georgia
Tennessee
NC State in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tank Tyler in the 2007 NFL Draft
Tank Tyler is a Defensive tackle out of NC State selected No. 82 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL Draft. 43 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Tank Tyler drafted?
Tank Tyler was selected No. 82 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/tank-tyler.
What college did Tank Tyler play for?
Tank Tyler played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Tank Tyler's NFL career turn out?
43 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/tank-tyler.