Chris Kelley was drafted No. 178 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Akron. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Chris Kelley came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Akron
MAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Kelley.
Notre Dame
Central Michigan
Florida A&M
Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Kelley in the 1987 NFL Draft
Chris Kelley is a Tight end out of Akron selected No. 178 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Akron has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Kelley drafted?
Chris Kelley was selected No. 178 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/chris-kelley.
What college did Chris Kelley play for?
Chris Kelley played college football at Akron in the MAC. See every Akron draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/akron-zips.
How did Chris Kelley's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/chris-kelley.