Pat Freiermuth was drafted No. 55 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 23 · #55 overall
Pat Freiermuth Penn State Draft
Pat Freiermuth was drafted No. 55 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 78
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2263rd at Penn State
The pick
How Pat Freiermuth came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 251 lbs
- Hometown
- Merrimac, MA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 58 prospect80.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2263rd among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of Pat Freiermuth.
North Dakota State
Vanderbilt
Western Michigan
Louisville
Penn State in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pat Freiermuth in the 2021 NFL Draft
Pat Freiermuth is a Tight end out of Penn State selected No. 55 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Pat Freiermuth drafted?
Pat Freiermuth was selected No. 55 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/pat-freiermuth.
What college did Pat Freiermuth play for?
Pat Freiermuth played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Pat Freiermuth's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/pat-freiermuth.