Chad Cota was drafted No. 209 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #209
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1995
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3420th at Oregon
The pick
How Chad Cota came off the board in 1995.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Oregon
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3420th among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1235% of career value
- Final season
- 20027 years after the draft
Around pick 209
Who came off the board on either side of Chad Cota.
Pittsburgh
Mississippi State
Miami
Oregon in the 1995 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chad Cota in the 1995 NFL Draft
Chad Cota is a Defensive back out of Oregon selected No. 209 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 Chad Cota drafted?
Chad Cota was selected No. 209 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1995 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/chad-cota.
What college did Chad Cota play for?
Chad Cota played college football at Oregon in the Big Ten. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did Chad Cota's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1995/chad-cota.