DT · pick 198, First DT at #198 in the Common Draft since 1967, rounds 1-7, DT grouping. (1997)

DT·pick 198

FIRST DT IN OUR WINDOW AT #198

Ed Jasper

Drafted by PHI , GM Tom Modrak · Texas A&M

1997 · round 6

Common Draft since 1967, rounds 1-7, DT grouping.

DTs drafted at #198 in NFL history

most recent: Warren Brinson (GB, 2025)

How rare was this draftigami?

Trained on every pick through 1996, the model gave a defensive tackle at #198 a 7.0% chance in 1997.

Defensive tackle at #198, 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: 11.6% · 2027 model: 11.6%

Surrounding picks · 1997 draft

#193DTGrady JacksonLV , GM Al Davis era
#194LBCornell BrownBAL , GM Ozzie Newsome
#195WRIsaac ByrdKC , GM Carl Peterson
#196DEShawn SwaydaCHI , GM Mark Hatley
#197WRNigea CarterTB , GM Rich McKay
#199DERod ManuelPIT , GM Tom Donahoe
#200LBRichard HogansCHI , GM Mark Hatley
#201SRicky ParkerCHI , GM Mark Hatley
#202SSteve RosgaNYJ , GM Bill Parcells
#203CBHudhaifa IsmaeliMIA , GM Jimmy Johnson

Drafted at this same coordinate later · 4 picks

2025Warren BrinsonGB , GM Brian Gutekunst · Georgia
2018Kahlil McKenzieKC , GM Brett Veach · Tennessee
2017D.J. JonesSF , GM John Lynch · Mississippi
2013Chris JonesHOU , GM Rick Smith · Bowling Green

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