Dustin Keller was drafted No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 30 · #30 overall
Dustin Keller Purdue Draft
Dustin Keller was drafted No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #30
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 72
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2235th at Purdue
The pick
How Dustin Keller came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 242 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 39 prospect87.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 72
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2235th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20124 years after the draft
Around pick 30
Who came off the board on either side of Dustin Keller.
USC
North Carolina
Miami
Clemson
Purdue in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dustin Keller in the 2008 NFL Draft
Dustin Keller is a Tight end out of Purdue selected No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Dustin Keller drafted?
Dustin Keller was selected No. 30 overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/dustin-keller.
What college did Dustin Keller play for?
Dustin Keller played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Dustin Keller's NFL career turn out?
72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/dustin-keller.