Will Fries was drafted No. 248 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 21 · #248 overall
Will Fries Penn State Draft
Will Fries was drafted No. 248 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #248
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 58
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1774th at Penn State
The pick
How Will Fries came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Offensive lineman OL
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 309 lbs
- Hometown
- Cranford, NJ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 327 prospect30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1774th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1165% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 248
Who came off the board on either side of Will Fries.
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
BYU
Penn State in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other OL picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Will Fries in the 2021 NFL Draft
Will Fries is a Offensive lineman out of Penn State selected No. 248 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 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 Will Fries drafted?
Will Fries was selected No. 248 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/will-fries.
What college did Will Fries play for?
Will Fries 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 Will Fries's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/will-fries.