David Klingler was drafted No. 6 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Houston. 33 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 33
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1127th at Houston
The pick
How David Klingler came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
33 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 33
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1127th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1091% of career value
- Final season
- 19975 years after the draft
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of David Klingler.
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Wisconsin · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Stanford · 1× Pro Bowl
Houston in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Klingler in the 1992 NFL Draft
David Klingler is a Quarterback out of Houston selected No. 6 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992 NFL Draft. 33 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 David Klingler drafted?
David Klingler was selected No. 6 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/david-klingler.
What college did David Klingler play for?
David Klingler played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did David Klingler's NFL career turn out?
33 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/david-klingler.