Khalen Saunders was drafted No. 84 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 20 · #84 overall
Khalen Saunders Western Illinois Draft
Khalen Saunders was drafted No. 84 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #84
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 77
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 179th at Western Illinois
The pick
How Khalen Saunders came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 324 lbs
- Hometown
- Andrews, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 83 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 77
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 179th among Western Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 424% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 84
Who came off the board on either side of Khalen Saunders.
Charlotte
Michigan State
Louisiana Tech
San Diego State
Other DT picks from Western Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Khalen Saunders in the 2019 NFL Draft
Khalen Saunders is a Defensive tackle out of Western Illinois selected No. 84 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft. 77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Western Illinois has produced 17 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 Khalen Saunders drafted?
Khalen Saunders was selected No. 84 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/khalen-saunders.
What college did Khalen Saunders play for?
Khalen Saunders played college football at Western Illinois in the MVFC. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.
How did Khalen Saunders's NFL career turn out?
77 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/khalen-saunders.