Chad Hennings was drafted No. 290 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Air Force. 119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #290
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 341st at Air Force
The pick
How Chad Hennings came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 341st among Air Force picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34100% of career value
- Final season
- 200012 years after the draft
Around pick 290
Who came off the board on either side of Chad Hennings.
NC State
Penn State
Fresno State
Holy Cross
Other DT picks from Air Force
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chad Hennings in the 1988 NFL Draft
Chad Hennings is a Defensive tackle out of Air Force selected No. 290 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Air Force has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1988.
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 Chad Hennings drafted?
Chad Hennings was selected No. 290 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/chad-hennings.
What college did Chad Hennings play for?
Chad Hennings played college football at Air Force in the Mountain West. See every Air Force draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/air-force-falcons.
How did Chad Hennings's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/chad-hennings.