Ben Ijalana was drafted No. 49 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Villanova. 34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 17 · #49 overall
Ben Ijalana Villanova Draft
Ben Ijalana was drafted No. 49 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Villanova. 34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #49
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 34
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 65th at Villanova
The pick
How Ben Ijalana came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Villanova
CAA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 317 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 99 prospect73.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 34
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 65th among Villanova picks
- Final season
- 20176 years after the draft
Around pick 49
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Ijalana.
Wisconsin
Penn State
Clemson
Other T picks from Villanova
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Ijalana in the 2011 NFL Draft
Ben Ijalana is a Offensive tackle out of Villanova selected No. 49 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL Draft. 34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Villanova has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Ben Ijalana drafted?
Ben Ijalana was selected No. 49 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/ben-ijalana.
What college did Ben Ijalana play for?
Ben Ijalana played college football at Villanova in the CAA. See every Villanova draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/villanova-wildcats.
How did Ben Ijalana's NFL career turn out?
34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/ben-ijalana.