Chris Samuels was drafted No. 317 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Texas. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #317
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Chris Samuels came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Texas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19910 years after the draft
Around pick 317
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Samuels.
Arizona State
Missouri
Arizona
Penn State
Texas in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Texas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Jamaal Charles
RB · KC · 2008
Texas · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#13
Eric Metcalf
RB · CLE · 1989
Texas · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Bijan Robinson
RB · ATL · 2023
Texas · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#5
Ricky Williams
RB · NO · 1999
Texas · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#4
Cedric Benson
RB · CHI · 2005
Texas
#89
D'Onta Foreman
RB · HOU · 2017
Texas
Other players named Chris Samuels
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Alabama · 6× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Samuels in the 1991 NFL Draft
Chris Samuels is a Running back out of Texas selected No. 317 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Texas has produced 206 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 Samuels drafted?
Chris Samuels was selected No. 317 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/chris-samuels.
What college did Chris Samuels play for?
Chris Samuels played college football at Texas in the SEC. See every Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-longhorns.
How did Chris Samuels's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/chris-samuels.