Kentwan Balmer was drafted No. 29 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 29 · #29 overall
Kentwan Balmer North Carolina Draft
Kentwan Balmer was drafted No. 29 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 46
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 777th at North Carolina
The pick
How Kentwan Balmer came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 308 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 20 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 777th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 229% of career value
- Final season
- 20113 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Kentwan Balmer.
Arizona
USC
Purdue
Miami
North Carolina in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kentwan Balmer in the 2008 NFL Draft
Kentwan Balmer is a Defensive tackle out of North Carolina selected No. 29 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Kentwan Balmer drafted?
Kentwan Balmer was selected No. 29 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/kentwan-balmer.
What college did Kentwan Balmer play for?
Kentwan Balmer played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Kentwan Balmer's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/kentwan-balmer.