Cris Collinsworth was drafted No. 37 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Florida. 107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #37
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 6311th at Florida
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Cris Collinsworth came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Florida
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 6311th among Florida picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 63100% of career value
- Final season
- 19887 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 37
Who came off the board on either side of Cris Collinsworth.
Iowa
Baylor · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State
Florida in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Florida
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cris Collinsworth in the 1981 NFL Draft
Cris Collinsworth is a Wide receiver out of Florida selected No. 37 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Florida has produced 246 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 Cris Collinsworth drafted?
Cris Collinsworth was selected No. 37 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/cris-collinsworth.
What college did Cris Collinsworth play for?
Cris Collinsworth played college football at Florida in the SEC. See every Florida draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-gators.
How did Cris Collinsworth's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/cris-collinsworth.