Canute Curtis was drafted No. 176 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 70 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #176
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 70
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 948th at West Virginia
The pick
How Canute Curtis came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
70 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 70
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 948th among West Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20025 years after the draft
Around pick 176
Who came off the board on either side of Canute Curtis.
BYU
NC State
James Madison
Air Force
West Virginia in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Canute Curtis in the 1997 NFL Draft
Canute Curtis is a Linebacker out of West Virginia selected No. 176 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft. 70 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Canute Curtis drafted?
Canute Curtis was selected No. 176 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/canute-curtis.
What college did Canute Curtis play for?
Canute Curtis played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did Canute Curtis's NFL career turn out?
70 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/canute-curtis.