Tanoh Kpassagnon was drafted No. 59 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Villanova. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 27 · #59 overall
Tanoh Kpassagnon Villanova Draft
Tanoh Kpassagnon was drafted No. 59 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Villanova. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 213rd at Villanova
The pick
How Tanoh Kpassagnon came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Villanova
CAA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 289 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 91 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 213rd among Villanova picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1467% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Tanoh Kpassagnon.
Vanderbilt
LSU
Colorado College
NC State
Villanova in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Villanova
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tanoh Kpassagnon in the 2017 NFL Draft
Tanoh Kpassagnon is a Defensive end out of Villanova selected No. 59 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Villanova has produced 8 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 Tanoh Kpassagnon drafted?
Tanoh Kpassagnon was selected No. 59 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/tanoh-kpassagnon.
What college did Tanoh Kpassagnon play for?
Tanoh Kpassagnon played college football at Villanova in the CAA. See every Villanova draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/villanova-wildcats.
How did Tanoh Kpassagnon's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/tanoh-kpassagnon.