Luke Fortner was drafted No. 65 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 1 · #65 overall
Luke Fortner Kentucky Draft
Luke Fortner was drafted No. 65 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2023rd at Kentucky
The pick
How Luke Fortner came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
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Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 307 lbs
- Hometown
- Sylvania, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 127 prospect67.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2023rd among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1680% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Luke Fortner.
Georgia · 3× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma · 2× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
Kentucky in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Luke Fortner in the 2022 NFL Draft
Luke Fortner is a Guard out of Kentucky selected No. 65 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Luke Fortner drafted?
Luke Fortner was selected No. 65 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/luke-fortner.
What college did Luke Fortner play for?
Luke Fortner played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Luke Fortner's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/luke-fortner.