Chris Singleton was drafted No. 8 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2718th at Arizona
The pick
How Chris Singleton came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Arizona
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2718th among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1037% of career value
- Final season
- 19966 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Singleton.
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
Houston
Texas A&M · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
NC State
Arizona in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Singleton in the 1990 NFL Draft
Chris Singleton is a Linebacker out of Arizona selected No. 8 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Singleton drafted?
Chris Singleton was selected No. 8 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/chris-singleton.
What college did Chris Singleton play for?
Chris Singleton played college football at Arizona in the Big 12. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Chris Singleton's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/chris-singleton.