Kris Mangum was drafted No. 228 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss. 126 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1144th at Ole Miss
The pick
How Kris Mangum came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Ole Miss
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1144th among Ole Miss picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
Around pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of Kris Mangum.
Texas
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Georgia
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kris Mangum in the 1997 NFL Draft
Kris Mangum is a Tight end out of Ole Miss selected No. 228 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Ole Miss has produced 116 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 Kris Mangum drafted?
Kris Mangum was selected No. 228 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/kris-mangum.
What college did Kris Mangum play for?
Kris Mangum played college football at Ole Miss in the SEC. See every Ole Miss draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ole-miss-rebels.
How did Kris Mangum's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/kris-mangum.