Kenny Golladay was drafted No. 96 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 32 · #96 overall
Kenny Golladay Northern Illinois Draft
Kenny Golladay was drafted No. 96 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #96
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 276th at Northern Illinois
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Kenny Golladay came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 218 lbs
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 201 prospect50.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 276th among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2385% of career value
- Final season
- 20225 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 96
Who came off the board on either side of Kenny Golladay.
Tennessee
Michigan
Clemson
Grambling
Other WR picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kenny Golladay in the 2017 NFL Draft
Kenny Golladay is a Wide receiver out of Northern Illinois selected No. 96 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Kenny Golladay drafted?
Kenny Golladay was selected No. 96 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 32). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/kenny-golladay.
What college did Kenny Golladay play for?
Kenny Golladay played college football at Northern Illinois in the Mid-American. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Kenny Golladay's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/kenny-golladay.