Kenard Lang: Pick #17 in the 1997 NFL Draft

Kenard Lang is a former defensive end out of Miami, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 17th overall pick (round 1) in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 153 regular-season games from 1997 to 2006. From 1999 on, he played for the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos.

Draft Details

Year

1997

Round

Round 1

Pick

17th overall

Team

Washington Commanders

Position

DE

College

Miami

Kenard Lang Career Stats

Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 6th in the 1997 draft class in sacks (50).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
153	357	50	3

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	WAS	15	30	3	4	6	4	0	6	3
2000	WAS	13	15	0	5	3	2	0	5	1
2001	WAS	16	44	15	9	4	4	1	4	3
2002	CLE	15	24	13	6	5.5	4	1	4	2
2003	CLE	15	34	13	0	8.5	0	1	2	1
2004	CLE	16	37	13	0	7	0	0	4	2
2005	CLE	16	17	13	0	1	0	0	2	0
2006	DEN	15	20	8	0	7	11	0	1	1
Since 1999		121	221	78	24	42	25	3	28	13

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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