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1997 NFL Draft · Rd 2 · #38 overall

John Allred USC Draft

John Allred was drafted No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1997 NFL Draft out of USC. 53 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Overall pick
#38
Round
2
Draft class
1997
NFL games
53
Career AV
3161st at USC

The pick

How John Allred came off the board in 1997.

Drafted by

Chicago Bears

Rd 2 · #38 overall · NFC North

Full 1997 draft class (240 picks)
Position
Tight end TE
College
USC Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

53 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Games played
53
Career approximate value
3161st among USC picks
AV with the drafting club
3100% of career value
Final season
20025 years after the draft

Around pick 38

Who came off the board on either side of John Allred.

#36 Tiki Barber RB · NYG Virginia · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl #37 Jerry Wunsch T · TB Wisconsin #39 Jared Tomich DE · NO Nebraska #40 Dexter McCleon DB · LAR Clemson

USC in the 1997 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#2 Darrell Russell DT · LV USC · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl #208 Matt Keneley DT · NYG USC #213 Chris Miller WR · GB USC

Other TE picks from USC

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#71 Hoby Brenner TE · NO · 1981 USC · 1× Pro Bowl #102 Jordan Cameron TE · CLE · 2011 USC · 1× Pro Bowl #218 Billy Miller TE · DEN · 1999 USC #48 Fred Davis TE · WAS · 2008 USC #229 Mark Boyer TE · IND · 1985 USC #64 Johnny McWilliams TE · ARI · 1996 USC

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

John Allred in the 1997 NFL Draft

John Allred is a Tight end out of USC selected No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1997 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was John Allred drafted?

John Allred was selected No. 38 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/john-allred.

What college did John Allred play for?

John Allred played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.

How did John Allred's NFL career turn out?

53 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/john-allred.