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1997 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #41 overall

Byron Hanspard Texas Tech Draft

Byron Hanspard was drafted No. 41 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 28 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value

Overall pick
#41
Round
2
Draft class
1997
NFL games
28
Career AV
826th at Texas Tech

The pick

How Byron Hanspard came off the board in 1997.

Drafted by

Atlanta Falcons

Rd 2 · #41 overall · NFC South

Full 1997 draft class (240 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Texas Tech Big 12 at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

28 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value

Games played
28
Career approximate value
826th among Texas Tech picks
AV with the drafting club
8100% of career value
Final season
19992 years after the draft

Around pick 41

Who came off the board on either side of Byron Hanspard.

#39 Jared Tomich DE · NO Nebraska #40 Dexter McCleon DB · LAR Clemson #42 Jake Plummer QB · ARI Arizona State · 1× Pro Bowl #43 Corey Dillon RB · CIN Washington · 4× Pro Bowl

Other RB picks from Texas Tech

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

#91 Bam Morris RB · PIT · 1994 Texas Tech #156 Sammy Morris RB · BUF · 2000 Texas Tech #66 James Hadnot RB · KC · 1980 Texas Tech #143 DeAndre Washington RB · LV · 2016 Texas Tech #200 Anthony McDowell RB · TB · 1992 Texas Tech #117 Timmy Smith RB · WAS · 1987 Texas Tech

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Byron Hanspard in the 1997 NFL Draft

Byron Hanspard is a Running back out of Texas Tech selected No. 41 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft. 28 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Byron Hanspard drafted?

Byron Hanspard was selected No. 41 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/byron-hanspard.

What college did Byron Hanspard play for?

Byron Hanspard played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.

How did Byron Hanspard's NFL career turn out?

28 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/byron-hanspard.