Chris Parker was drafted No. 197 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #197
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Chris Parker came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 197
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Parker.
Tulane
Nevada
Louisiana
West Virginia in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Parker in the 1989 NFL Draft
Chris Parker is a Defensive tackle out of West Virginia selected No. 197 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Parker drafted?
Chris Parker was selected No. 197 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/chris-parker.
What college did Chris Parker play for?
Chris Parker played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did Chris Parker's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/chris-parker.