Cris Dishman was drafted No. 125 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 199 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #125
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 199
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 785th at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Cris Dishman came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
199 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value
- Games played
- 199
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 785th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5064% of career value
- Final season
- 200012 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 125
Who came off the board on either side of Cris Dishman.
Pittsburgh
Miami
BYU
Purdue in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Purdue · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
#54
Bernard Pollard
DB · KC · 2006
Purdue · 1× Pro Bowl
#278
Wayne Smith
DB · DET · 1980
Purdue
#147
Ricardo Allen
DB · ATL · 2014
Purdue
#71
Steve Jackson
DB · TEN · 1991
Purdue
#67
Stuart Schweigert
DB · LV · 2004
Purdue
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cris Dishman in the 1988 NFL Draft
Cris Dishman is a Defensive back out of Purdue selected No. 125 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 199 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Cris Dishman drafted?
Cris Dishman was selected No. 125 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/cris-dishman.
What college did Cris Dishman play for?
Cris Dishman played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Cris Dishman's NFL career turn out?
199 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 78 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/cris-dishman.