Jacob Tamme was drafted No. 127 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 130 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 28 · #127 overall
Jacob Tamme Kentucky Draft
Jacob Tamme was drafted No. 127 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 130 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #127
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 130
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2122nd at Kentucky
The pick
How Jacob Tamme came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 236 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 57.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
130 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 130
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2122nd among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 733% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
Around pick 127
Who came off the board on either side of Jacob Tamme.
Richmond
California
Auburn
Kentucky in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jacob Tamme in the 2008 NFL Draft
Jacob Tamme is a Tight end out of Kentucky selected No. 127 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft. 130 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Jacob Tamme drafted?
Jacob Tamme was selected No. 127 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jacob-tamme.
What college did Jacob Tamme play for?
Jacob Tamme played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Jacob Tamme's NFL career turn out?
130 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/jacob-tamme.