Chris Combs was drafted No. 106 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1980 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. 32 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #106
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 32
The pick
How Chris Combs came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
32 regular-season games
- Games played
- 32
- Final season
- 19811 years after the draft
Around pick 106
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Combs.
Nebraska
Missouri
Utah State
Washington State
New Mexico in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from New Mexico
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Chris Combs
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Duke
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Combs in the 1980 NFL Draft
Chris Combs is a Tight end out of New Mexico selected No. 106 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1980 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games New Mexico has produced 32 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 Chris Combs drafted?
Chris Combs was selected No. 106 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/chris-combs.
What college did Chris Combs play for?
Chris Combs played college football at New Mexico in the Mountain West. See every New Mexico draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-lobos.
How did Chris Combs's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/chris-combs.