Chris Dressel was drafted No. 69 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 111 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #69
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 868th at Stanford
The pick
How Chris Dressel came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Stanford
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 868th among Stanford picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 675% of career value
- Final season
- 19929 years after the draft
Around pick 69
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Dressel.
Tennessee · 1× Pro Bowl
California
Iowa State
LSU
Stanford in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Dressel in the 1983 NFL Draft
Chris Dressel is a Tight end out of Stanford selected No. 69 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 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 Dressel drafted?
Chris Dressel was selected No. 69 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/chris-dressel.
What college did Chris Dressel play for?
Chris Dressel played college football at Stanford in the ACC. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did Chris Dressel's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/chris-dressel.