E.J. Speed was drafted No. 164 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Tarleton State. 108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 26 · #164 overall
E.J. Speed Tarleton State Draft
E.J. Speed was drafted No. 164 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Tarleton State. 108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #164
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 201st at Tarleton State
The pick
How E.J. Speed came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 230 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 201st among Tarleton State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1680% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 164
Who came off the board on either side of E.J. Speed.
USC
Stanford · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Miami
North Dakota State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
E.J. Speed in the 2019 NFL Draft
E.J. Speed is a Linebacker out of Tarleton State selected No. 164 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Tarleton State has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1999.
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 E.J. Speed drafted?
E.J. Speed was selected No. 164 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/e-j-speed.
What college did E.J. Speed play for?
E.J. Speed played college football at Tarleton State in the Lone Star. See every Tarleton State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tarleton-state-texans.
How did E.J. Speed's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/e-j-speed.