Chris Griffin was drafted No. 173 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #173
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1996
The pick
How Chris Griffin came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1996 classAround pick 173
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Griffin.
Nebraska
Florida
Virginia State
Miami
New Mexico in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from New Mexico
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Griffin in the 1996 NFL Draft
Chris Griffin is a Tight end out of New Mexico selected No. 173 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. New Mexico has produced 32 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 Griffin drafted?
Chris Griffin was selected No. 173 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/chris-griffin.
What college did Chris Griffin play for?
Chris Griffin played college football at New Mexico in the Mountain West. See every New Mexico draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-lobos.
How did Chris Griffin's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/chris-griffin.