Chris Thome was drafted No. 119 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #119
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 11
- Career AV
- 152nd at Minnesota
The pick
How Chris Thome came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 152nd among Minnesota picks
- Final season
- 19921 years after the draft
Around pick 119
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Thome.
Clemson
Purdue
Iowa State
Minnesota in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Thome in the 1991 NFL Draft
Chris Thome is a Center out of Minnesota selected No. 119 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1991 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Thome drafted?
Chris Thome was selected No. 119 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/chris-thome.
What college did Chris Thome play for?
Chris Thome played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Chris Thome's NFL career turn out?
11 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/chris-thome.