Chris Slade was drafted No. 31 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 142
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 5413th at Virginia
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Chris Slade came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 142
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 5413th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5398% of career value
- Final season
- 20018 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Slade.
Alabama
UCLA
Wake Forest
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Virginia in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Slade in the 1993 NFL Draft
Chris Slade is a Linebacker out of Virginia selected No. 31 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1993 NFL Draft. 142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Slade drafted?
Chris Slade was selected No. 31 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/chris-slade.
What college did Chris Slade play for?
Chris Slade played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Chris Slade's NFL career turn out?
142 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/chris-slade.