Gene Chilton was drafted No. 59 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Texas. 79 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 79
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1470th at Texas
The pick
How Gene Chilton came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
79 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 79
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1470th among Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 429% of career value
- Final season
- 19926 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Gene Chilton.
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Georgia Tech · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Notre Dame
Texas in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gene Chilton in the 1986 NFL Draft
Gene Chilton is a Center out of Texas selected No. 59 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft. 79 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Texas has produced 206 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 Gene Chilton drafted?
Gene Chilton was selected No. 59 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/gene-chilton.
What college did Gene Chilton play for?
Gene Chilton played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Gene Chilton's NFL career turn out?
79 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/gene-chilton.