Kent State has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1989 — 146th all-time among college programs.
MAC · NFL draft picks 1989–2014 · 146th nationally
Kent State College Draft History
Kent State has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1989 — 146th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 12
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Kent State draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Julian Edelman
New England Patriots
137 games · 7 yrs as starter
Andy Harmon
Philadelphia Eagles
86 games · 4 yrs as starter
Brian Winters
New York Jets
107 games · 7 yrs as starter
Bert Weidner
Miami Dolphins
81 games · 2 yrs as starter
Bob Hallen
Atlanta Falcons
86 games · 3 yrs as starter
Usama Young
New Orleans Saints
99 games · 1 yrs as starter
O.J. Santiago
Atlanta Falcons
78 games · 4 yrs as starter
Jack Williams
Denver Broncos
22 games
Kent State draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- G 3
- TE 3
- WR 3
- DB 2
- DT 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- ATL Atlanta Falcons 3
- PIT Pittsburgh Steelers 2
- MIA Miami Dolphins 1
- NE New England Patriots 1
- NO New Orleans Saints 1
- NYJ New York Jets 1
- PHI Philadelphia Eagles 1
- SEA Seattle Seahawks 1
Every Kent State draft pick
12 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
Dri Archer
Laurel, FL
|
WR | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | 20 games |
| 2013 |
Brian Winters
Hudson, OH
|
G | NYJ New York Jets | 107 games · 7 yrs as starter 31 career AV |
| 2010 |
Jameson Konz
Uniontown, OH
|
TE | SEA Seattle Seahawks | 1 games |
| 2009 |
Julian Edelman
|
WR | NE New England Patriots | 137 games · 7 yrs as starter 61 career AV |
| 2008 |
Jack Williams
|
DB | DEN Denver Broncos | 22 games 2 career AV |
| 2007 |
Usama Young
|
DB | NO New Orleans Saints | 99 games · 1 yrs as starter 17 career AV |
| 2000 | Jason Gavadza | TE | PIT Pittsburgh Steelers | No regular-season snaps |
| 1999 | Eugene Baker | WR | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 8 games 1 career AV |
| 1998 | Bob Hallen | G | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 86 games · 3 yrs as starter 24 career AV |
| 1997 | O.J. Santiago | TE | ATL Atlanta Falcons | 78 games · 4 yrs as starter 10 career AV |
| 1991 | Andy Harmon | DT | PHI Philadelphia Eagles | 86 games · 4 yrs as starter 37 career AV |
| 1989 | Bert Weidner | G | MIA Miami Dolphins | 81 games · 2 yrs as starter 26 career AV |
MAC programs by draft picks
How Kent State compares with the rest of the league.
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kent State in the NFL draft
Kent State has produced 12 NFL draft picks between 1989 and 2014, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Kent State ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Kent State draft pick from 1989 through 2014 — 12 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni. Current conference: MAC.
How to use this page
- Scan the notable alumni for the program's highest-impact NFL careers.
- Read the class-by-class bars to spot the peak recruiting-to-draft cycles.
- Open a draft year to see the full class, or a conference peer to compare pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
How many NFL draft picks has Kent State produced?
Kent State has 12 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1989–2014), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kent-state-golden-flashes.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Kent State?
Notable Kent State draftees include Julian Edelman, Andy Harmon, Brian Winters, Bert Weidner. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kent-state-golden-flashes.
When was Kent State’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Kent State’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 2014 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kent-state-golden-flashes.