Eric Moten was drafted No. 47 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 67 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #47
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 67
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2729th at Michigan State
The pick
How Eric Moten came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
67 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value
- Games played
- 67
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2729th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 27100% of career value
- Final season
- 19965 years after the draft
Around pick 47
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Moten.
Notre Dame · 5× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
NC State
Michigan State in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Moten in the 1991 NFL Draft
Eric Moten is a Guard out of Michigan State selected No. 47 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft. 67 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Eric Moten drafted?
Eric Moten was selected No. 47 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/eric-moten.
What college did Eric Moten play for?
Eric Moten played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Eric Moten's NFL career turn out?
67 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 27 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/eric-moten.