David LaFleur was drafted No. 22 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft out of LSU. 60 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #22
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 60
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 7126th at LSU
The pick
How David LaFleur came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
60 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 60
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 7126th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20003 years after the draft
Around pick 22
Who came off the board on either side of David LaFleur.
Alabama
Notre Dame
Houston
Maryland
LSU in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David LaFleur in the 1997 NFL Draft
David LaFleur is a Tight end out of LSU selected No. 22 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft. 60 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 David LaFleur drafted?
David LaFleur was selected No. 22 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/david-lafleur.
What college did David LaFleur play for?
David LaFleur played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did David LaFleur's NFL career turn out?
60 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/david-lafleur.