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1996 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #51 overall

Dedric Mathis Houston Draft

Dedric Mathis was drafted No. 51 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Houston. 29 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Overall pick
#51
Round
2
Draft class
1996
NFL games
29
Career AV
542nd at Houston

The pick

How Dedric Mathis came off the board in 1996.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 2 · #51 overall · AFC South

Full 1996 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Houston Big 12 at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

29 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Games played
29
Career approximate value
542nd among Houston picks
AV with the drafting club
5100% of career value
Final season
19971 years after the draft

Around pick 51

Who came off the board on either side of Dedric Mathis.

#49 Randall Godfrey LB · DAL Georgia #50 Patrick Sapp LB · LAC Clemson #52 Bobby Engram WR · CHI Penn State #53 Gabe Northern LB · BUF LSU

Houston in the 1996 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#146 Jimmy Herndon T · JAX Houston

Other DB picks from Houston

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#84 Audray McMillian DB · NE · 1985 Houston · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl #188 Hanik Milligan DB · LAC · 2003 Houston · 1× Pro Bowl #38 Stanford Routt DB · LV · 2005 Houston #12 D.J. Hayden DB · LV · 2013 Houston #117 Monty Montgomery DB · IND · 1997 Houston #122 Johnnie Jackson DB · SF · 1989 Houston

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Dedric Mathis in the 1996 NFL Draft

Dedric Mathis is a Defensive back out of Houston selected No. 51 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996 NFL Draft. 29 regular-season games · 5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Dedric Mathis drafted?

Dedric Mathis was selected No. 51 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/dedric-mathis.

What college did Dedric Mathis play for?

Dedric Mathis 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 Dedric Mathis's NFL career turn out?

29 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/dedric-mathis.