Zach Diles was drafted No. 218 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 74 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 8 · #218 overall
Zach Diles Kansas State Draft
Zach Diles was drafted No. 218 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 74 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #218
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 74
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1523rd at Kansas State
The pick
How Zach Diles came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 233 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 240 prospect39.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
74 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 74
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1523rd among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1493% of career value
- Final season
- 20147 years after the draft
Around pick 218
Who came off the board on either side of Zach Diles.
Michigan
Coastal Carolina
Syracuse
Tennessee
Kansas State in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Kansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Zach Diles in the 2007 NFL Draft
Zach Diles is a Linebacker out of Kansas State selected No. 218 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft. 74 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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 Zach Diles drafted?
Zach Diles was selected No. 218 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/zach-diles.
What college did Zach Diles play for?
Zach Diles played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Zach Diles's NFL career turn out?
74 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/zach-diles.