Kawann Short was drafted No. 44 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 12 · #44 overall
Kawann Short Purdue Draft
Kawann Short was drafted No. 44 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 99
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4117th at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Kawann Short came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 299 lbs
- Hometown
- East Chicago, IN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 49 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4117th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 41100% of career value
- Final season
- 20207 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Kawann Short.
Florida State
Mississippi State
LSU
Oregon
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kawann Short in the 2013 NFL Draft
Kawann Short is a Defensive tackle out of Purdue selected No. 44 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2013 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Kawann Short drafted?
Kawann Short was selected No. 44 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/kawann-short.
What college did Kawann Short play for?
Kawann Short played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Kawann Short's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/kawann-short.