Charles Haley was drafted No. 96 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft out of James Madison. 169 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #96
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 169
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 811st at James Madison
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Charles Haley came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
169 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value
- Games played
- 169
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 811st among James Madison picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4960% of career value
- Final season
- 199913 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 96
Who came off the board on either side of Charles Haley.
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Other DE picks from James Madison
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charles Haley in the 1986 NFL Draft
Charles Haley is a Defensive end out of James Madison selected No. 96 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft. 169 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value James Madison has produced 15 NFL draft picks since 1986.
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 Charles Haley drafted?
Charles Haley was selected No. 96 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/charles-haley.
What college did Charles Haley play for?
Charles Haley played college football at James Madison in the Sun Belt. See every James Madison draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/james-madison-dukes.
How did Charles Haley's NFL career turn out?
169 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 81 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/charles-haley.