Byron Sanders was drafted No. 248 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Northwestern. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #248
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Byron Sanders came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1989 classAround pick 248
Who came off the board on either side of Byron Sanders.
Missouri
Wyoming
Tulsa
Northwestern in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Northwestern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Byron Sanders in the 1989 NFL Draft
Byron Sanders is a Running back out of Northwestern selected No. 248 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Northwestern has produced 63 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 Byron Sanders drafted?
Byron Sanders was selected No. 248 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/byron-sanders.
What college did Byron Sanders play for?
Byron Sanders played college football at Northwestern in the Big Ten. See every Northwestern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-wildcats.
How did Byron Sanders's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/byron-sanders.