Chris Dieterich was drafted No. 140 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft out of NC State. 105 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #140
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 105
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2929th at NC State
The pick
How Chris Dieterich came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
105 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 105
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2929th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 29100% of career value
- Final season
- 19866 years after the draft
Around pick 140
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Dieterich.
Syracuse
Southern
Pittsburgh
Texas
NC State in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Dieterich in the 1980 NFL Draft
Chris Dieterich is a Offensive tackle out of NC State selected No. 140 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft. 105 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Dieterich drafted?
Chris Dieterich was selected No. 140 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/chris-dieterich.
What college did Chris Dieterich play for?
Chris Dieterich played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Chris Dieterich's NFL career turn out?
105 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/chris-dieterich.