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2008 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 30 · #196 overall

Tom Santi Virginia Draft

Tom Santi was drafted No. 196 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 9 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Overall pick
#196
Round
6
Draft class
2008
NFL games
9
Career AV
266th at Virginia

The pick

How Tom Santi came off the board in 2008.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 6, Pick 30 · #196 overall · AFC South

Full 2008 draft class (252 picks)
Position
Tight end TE
College
Virginia ACC at the draft
Measurables
6'4" · 250 lbs
Pre-draft board
40.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

9 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Games played
9
Career approximate value
266th among Virginia picks
AV with the drafting club
2100% of career value
Final season
20091 years after the draft

Around pick 196

Who came off the board on either side of Tom Santi.

#194 Ryan Mundy DB · PIT West Virginia #195 Donald Thomas G · MIA UConn #197 Bo Ruud LB · NE Nebraska #198 Andre Woodson QB · NYG Kentucky

Virginia in the 2008 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#2 Chris Long DE · LAR Virginia #15 Branden Albert G · KC Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl

Other TE picks from Virginia

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#30 Heath Miller TE · PIT · 2005 Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl #107 Tyrone Davis TE · NYJ · 1995 Virginia #73 Jelani Woods TE · IND · 2022 Virginia #203 Billy Griggs TE · NYJ · 1984 Virginia #208 John Phillips TE · DAL · 2009 Virginia #118 Chris Luzar TE · JAX · 2002 Virginia

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Tom Santi in the 2008 NFL Draft

Tom Santi is a Tight end out of Virginia selected No. 196 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft. 9 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Tom Santi drafted?

Tom Santi was selected No. 196 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/tom-santi.

What college did Tom Santi play for?

Tom Santi played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.

How did Tom Santi's NFL career turn out?

9 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/tom-santi.