Corey Dillon was drafted No. 43 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Washington. 150 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #43
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 150
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 744th at Washington
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Corey Dillon came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Washington
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
150 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value
- Games played
- 150
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 744th among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5068% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 43
Who came off the board on either side of Corey Dillon.
Texas Tech
Arizona State · 1× Pro Bowl
Louisville · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
Washington in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Corey Dillon in the 1997 NFL Draft
Corey Dillon is a Running back out of Washington selected No. 43 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft. 150 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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 Corey Dillon drafted?
Corey Dillon was selected No. 43 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/corey-dillon.
What college did Corey Dillon play for?
Corey Dillon played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Corey Dillon's NFL career turn out?
150 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 74 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/corey-dillon.