Chris Gardocki was drafted No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 244 regular-season games · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 244
- Career AV
- 2934th at Clemson
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Chris Gardocki came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Punter P
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
244 regular-season games · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 244
- Career approximate value
- 2934th among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 414% of career value
- Final season
- 200615 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Gardocki.
USC
Jackson State
North Carolina
Texas A&M
Clemson in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other P picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Gardocki in the 1991 NFL Draft
Chris Gardocki is a Punter out of Clemson selected No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1991 NFL Draft. 244 regular-season games · 29 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Gardocki drafted?
Chris Gardocki was selected No. 78 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/chris-gardocki.
What college did Chris Gardocki play for?
Chris Gardocki played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Chris Gardocki's NFL career turn out?
244 regular-season games · 29 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/chris-gardocki.