Chris Judge was drafted No. 296 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft out of TCU. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #296
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Chris Judge came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
TCU
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 296
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Judge.
Arkansas
North Carolina
NC State
TCU in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from TCU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Judge in the 1980 NFL Draft
Chris Judge is a Defensive back out of TCU selected No. 296 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. TCU has produced 103 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 Judge drafted?
Chris Judge was selected No. 296 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/chris-judge.
What college did Chris Judge play for?
Chris Judge played college football at TCU in the Big 12. See every TCU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tcu-horned-frogs.
How did Chris Judge's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/chris-judge.