Christian Okoye was drafted No. 35 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Azusa Pacific. 79 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 79
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 341st at Azusa Pacific
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Christian Okoye came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
79 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 79
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 341st among Azusa Pacific picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34100% of career value
- Final season
- 19925 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Christian Okoye.
Texas Tech
USC · 6× Pro Bowl
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Christian Okoye in the 1987 NFL Draft
Christian Okoye is a Running back out of Azusa Pacific selected No. 35 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft. 79 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Azusa Pacific has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Christian Okoye drafted?
Christian Okoye was selected No. 35 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/christian-okoye.
What college did Christian Okoye play for?
Christian Okoye played college football at Azusa Pacific in the So. Cal.. See every Azusa Pacific draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/azusa-pacific-cougars.
How did Christian Okoye's NFL career turn out?
79 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/christian-okoye.