John Friesz was drafted No. 138 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Idaho. 69 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 69
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 267th at Idaho
The pick
How John Friesz came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Idaho
Big Sky at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
69 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 69
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 267th among Idaho picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1454% of career value
- Final season
- 200010 years after the draft
Around pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of John Friesz.
Washington
USC
New Mexico · 1× Pro Bowl
Other QB picks from Idaho
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Friesz in the 1990 NFL Draft
John Friesz is a Quarterback out of Idaho selected No. 138 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 69 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Idaho has produced 25 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 John Friesz drafted?
John Friesz was selected No. 138 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/john-friesz.
What college did John Friesz play for?
John Friesz played college football at Idaho in the Big Sky. See every Idaho draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/idaho-vandals.
How did John Friesz's NFL career turn out?
69 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/john-friesz.