Ryan Connelly was drafted No. 143 overall by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 5 · #143 overall
Ryan Connelly Wisconsin Draft
Ryan Connelly was drafted No. 143 overall by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 32
- Career AV
- 492nd at Wisconsin
The pick
How Ryan Connelly came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Wisconsin
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 242 lbs
- Hometown
- Eden Prairie, MN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 202 prospect55.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Career approximate value
- 492nd among Wisconsin picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 250% of career value
- Final season
- 20234 years after the draft
Around pick 143
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Connelly.
Michigan
Washington
USC
Utah · 1× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Wisconsin
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Connelly in the 2019 NFL Draft
Ryan Connelly is a Linebacker out of Wisconsin selected No. 143 overall by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Wisconsin has produced 164 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 Ryan Connelly drafted?
Ryan Connelly was selected No. 143 overall by the New York Giants in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/ryan-connelly.
What college did Ryan Connelly play for?
Ryan Connelly played college football at Wisconsin in the Big Ten. See every Wisconsin draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wisconsin-badgers.
How did Ryan Connelly's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/ryan-connelly.