DT · pick 247 — first ever defensive tackle at #247 (2005)

DT·pick 247

FIRST DT EVER DRAFTED AT #247

Keyonta Marshall

Drafted by PHI — GM Andy Reid · Grand Valley St.

2005

DTs drafted at #247 in NFL history

most recent: Tommy Akingbesote (DAL, 2025)

How rare was this draftigami?

Trained on every pick through 2004, the model gave a defensive tackle at #247 a 9.5% chance in 2005.

Defensive tackle at #247, year by year

Each year's estimate uses only that year's draft and the years before it — no peeking ahead. The line smooths across neighboring picks and seasons so a single oddball draft doesn't dominate. The shaded band is the model's 90% uncertainty range.

Peak: 20.0% · 2027 model: 13.5%

Surrounding picks · 2005 draft

#242CScott MruczkowskiLAC — GM A.J. Smith
#243RBAnthony DavisIND — GM Bill Polian
#244RBNoah HerronPIT — GM Kevin Colbert
#245SKurt CampbellGB — GM Ted Thompson
#246OGWill WhittickerGB — GM Ted Thompson
#248TEPatrick EstesSF — GM Scot McCloughan
#249TEBilly BajemaSF — GM Scot McCloughan
#250QBRyan FitzpatrickLAR — GM Charley Armey
#251RBMadison HedgecockLAR — GM Charley Armey
#252LBDavid BergeronPHI — GM Andy Reid

Drafted at this same coordinate later · 3 picks

2025Tommy AkingbesoteDAL — GM Jerry Jones · Maryland
2024Marcus HarrisHOU — GM Nick Caserio · Auburn
2011Jeremy BealDEN — GM John Elway · Oklahoma

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