Anthony Zettel was drafted No. 202 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 27 · #202 overall
Anthony Zettel Penn State Draft
Anthony Zettel was drafted No. 202 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #202
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 9104th at Penn State
The pick
How Anthony Zettel came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 277 lbs
- Hometown
- West Branch, MI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 149 prospect60.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 9104th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 889% of career value
- Final season
- 20204 years after the draft
Around pick 202
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Zettel.
Stanford
Arkansas
Virginia Tech
Penn State in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Zettel in the 2016 NFL Draft
Anthony Zettel is a Defensive tackle out of Penn State selected No. 202 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Anthony Zettel drafted?
Anthony Zettel was selected No. 202 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/anthony-zettel.
What college did Anthony Zettel play for?
Anthony Zettel played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Anthony Zettel's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/anthony-zettel.