Chris Bayne was drafted No. 222 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 23 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #222
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 23
- Career AV
- 245th at Fresno State
The pick
How Chris Bayne came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
23 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 23
- Career approximate value
- 245th among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19981 years after the draft
Around pick 222
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Bayne.
Valdosta State
Nebraska
Texas
Fresno State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Fresno State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
DaRon Bland
DB · DAL · 2022
Fresno State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Marquez Pope
DB · LAC · 1992
Fresno State
#213
Michael Stewart
DB · LAR · 1987
Fresno State
#58
Richard Marshall
DB · CAR · 2006
Fresno State
#224
Omar Stoutmire
DB · DAL
Fresno State
#133
James Sanders
DB · NE · 2005
Fresno State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Bayne in the 1997 NFL Draft
Chris Bayne is a Defensive back out of Fresno State selected No. 222 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft. 23 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 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 Chris Bayne drafted?
Chris Bayne was selected No. 222 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/chris-bayne.
What college did Chris Bayne play for?
Chris Bayne played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Chris Bayne's NFL career turn out?
23 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/chris-bayne.