Kevin Zeitler was drafted No. 27 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 214 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 27 · #27 overall
Kevin Zeitler Wisconsin Draft
Kevin Zeitler was drafted No. 27 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 214 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 214
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 676th at Wisconsin
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Kevin Zeitler came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 314 lbs
- Hometown
- Waukesha, WI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 35 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
214 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 214
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 676th among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2943% of career value
- Final season
- 202513 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Zeitler.
Alabama · 2× Pro Bowl
Illinois College
USC
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Zeitler in the 2012 NFL Draft
Kevin Zeitler is a Guard out of Wisconsin selected No. 27 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft. 214 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Kevin Zeitler drafted?
Kevin Zeitler was selected No. 27 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/kevin-zeitler.
What college did Kevin Zeitler play for?
Kevin Zeitler played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Kevin Zeitler's NFL career turn out?
214 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/kevin-zeitler.