Chidi Ahanotu was drafted No. 145 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1993 NFL Draft out of California. 174 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 174
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 5518th at California
The pick
How Chidi Ahanotu came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
174 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 174
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 5518th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4480% of career value
- Final season
- 200411 years after the draft
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Chidi Ahanotu.
Arizona State
Penn State · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
Virginia
California in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Jordan
DE · NO · 2011
California · 1× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#7
Andre Carter
DE · SF · 2001
California · 1× Pro Bowl
#16
Duane Clemons
DE · MIN · 1996
California
#12
Regan Upshaw
DE · TB · 1996
California
#112
Brandon Whiting
DE · PHI · 1998
California
#68
Reggie Camp
DE · CLE · 1983
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chidi Ahanotu in the 1993 NFL Draft
Chidi Ahanotu is a Defensive end out of California selected No. 145 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1993 NFL Draft. 174 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Chidi Ahanotu drafted?
Chidi Ahanotu was selected No. 145 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/chidi-ahanotu.
What college did Chidi Ahanotu play for?
Chidi Ahanotu played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Chidi Ahanotu's NFL career turn out?
174 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/chidi-ahanotu.