Chris Canty was drafted No. 29 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 61
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 933rd at Kansas State
The pick
How Chris Canty came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 61
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 933rd among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 667% of career value
- Final season
- 20003 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Canty.
Colorado College
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Iowa
North Carolina
Kansas State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Kansas State · 2× Pro Bowl
#57
Jon McGraw
DB · NYJ · 2002
Kansas State
#47
Thomas Randolph
DB · NYG · 1994
Kansas State
#145
Jerametrius Butler
DB · LAR · 2001
Kansas State
#173
Demarcus Faggins
DB · HOU · 2002
Kansas State
#143
Jarrod Cooper
DB · CAR · 2001
Kansas State
Other players named Chris Canty
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Canty in the 1997 NFL Draft
Chris Canty is a Defensive back out of Kansas State selected No. 29 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft. 61 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Chris Canty drafted?
Chris Canty was selected No. 29 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/chris-canty.
What college did Chris Canty play for?
Chris Canty played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Chris Canty's NFL career turn out?
61 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/chris-canty.