Tyler Kroft was drafted No. 85 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 21 · #85 overall
Tyler Kroft Rutgers Draft
Tyler Kroft was drafted No. 85 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #85
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 100
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 918th at Rutgers
The pick
How Tyler Kroft came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Rutgers
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 246 lbs
- Hometown
- Downingtown, PA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 76 prospect75.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 100
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 918th among Rutgers picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 667% of career value
- Final season
- 20238 years after the draft
Around pick 85
Who came off the board on either side of Tyler Kroft.
Texas State
Texas
Northern Iowa · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Rutgers in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Rutgers
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyler Kroft in the 2015 NFL Draft
Tyler Kroft is a Tight end out of Rutgers selected No. 85 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft. 100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 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 Tyler Kroft drafted?
Tyler Kroft was selected No. 85 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/tyler-kroft.
What college did Tyler Kroft play for?
Tyler Kroft played college football at Rutgers in the Big Ten. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.
How did Tyler Kroft's NFL career turn out?
100 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/tyler-kroft.