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1997 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #172 overall

Calvin Branch Colorado State Draft

Calvin Branch was drafted No. 172 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Colorado State. 60 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Overall pick
#172
Round
6
Draft class
1997
NFL games
60
Career AV
326th at Colorado State

The pick

How Calvin Branch came off the board in 1997.

Drafted by

Oakland Raiders

Rd 6 · #172 overall · AFC West

Full 1997 draft class (240 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Colorado State Mountain West at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

60 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Games played
60
Career approximate value
326th among Colorado State picks
AV with the drafting club
3100% of career value
Final season
20058 years after the draft

Around pick 172

Who came off the board on either side of Calvin Branch.

#170 Brian Manning WR · MIA Stanford #171 Mike Cherry QB · NYG Murray State #173 Mike Crawford LB · MIA Nevada #174 Itula Mili TE · SEA BYU

Other DB picks from Colorado State

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

#160 Jason Craft DB · JAX · 1999 Colorado State #144 Greg Myers DB · CIN · 1996 Colorado State #129 Keith Lee DB · BUF · 1980 Colorado State #117 John Howell DB · TB · 2001 Colorado State #148 Kevin McCadam DB · ATL · 2002 Colorado State #156 Raymond Jackson DB · BUF · 1996 Colorado State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Calvin Branch in the 1997 NFL Draft

Calvin Branch is a Defensive back out of Colorado State selected No. 172 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft. 60 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Colorado State has produced 47 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 Calvin Branch drafted?

Calvin Branch was selected No. 172 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/calvin-branch.

What college did Calvin Branch play for?

Calvin Branch played college football at Colorado State in the Mountain West. See every Colorado State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-state-rams.

How did Calvin Branch's NFL career turn out?

60 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/calvin-branch.