Chris Gaines was drafted No. 120 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #120
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Chris Gaines came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 19880 years after the draft
Around pick 120
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Gaines.
Pittsburgh
Fresno State
Northeastern
Texas Tech
Vanderbilt in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Gaines in the 1988 NFL Draft
Chris Gaines is a Linebacker out of Vanderbilt selected No. 120 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Gaines drafted?
Chris Gaines was selected No. 120 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/chris-gaines.
What college did Chris Gaines play for?
Chris Gaines played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Chris Gaines's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/chris-gaines.