Chris Hinton was drafted No. 4 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. 177 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 177
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 791st at Northwestern
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Chris Hinton came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
177 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value
- Games played
- 177
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 791st among Northwestern picks
- Final season
- 199512 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Hinton.
SMU · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Penn State · 3× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
Pittsburgh · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Other T picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Hinton in the 1983 NFL Draft
Chris Hinton is a Offensive tackle out of Northwestern selected No. 4 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft. 177 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Northwestern has produced 63 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 Hinton drafted?
Chris Hinton was selected No. 4 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/chris-hinton.
What college did Chris Hinton play for?
Chris Hinton played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Chris Hinton's NFL career turn out?
177 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 79 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/chris-hinton.