Chris Gambol was drafted No. 58 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #58
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 34
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 682nd at Iowa
The pick
How Chris Gambol came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 34
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 682nd among Iowa picks
- Final season
- 19903 years after the draft
Around pick 58
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Gambol.
Syracuse
LSU
Memphis
Iowa in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Gambol in the 1987 NFL Draft
Chris Gambol is a Guard out of Iowa selected No. 58 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft. 34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Gambol drafted?
Chris Gambol was selected No. 58 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/chris-gambol.
What college did Chris Gambol play for?
Chris Gambol played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Chris Gambol's NFL career turn out?
34 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/chris-gambol.