Pete Chryplewicz was drafted No. 135 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 37 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #135
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 37
The pick
How Pete Chryplewicz came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
37 regular-season games
- Games played
- 37
- Final season
- 19992 years after the draft
Around pick 135
Who came off the board on either side of Pete Chryplewicz.
Miami
Florida
Cincinnati
Alabama
Notre Dame in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Kyle Rudolph
TE · MIN · 2011
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#21
Tyler Eifert
TE · CIN · 2013
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#189
Pete Holohan
TE · LAC · 1981
Notre Dame
#43
Cole Kmet
TE · CHI · 2020
Notre Dame
#53
Anthony Fasano
TE · DAL · 2006
Notre Dame
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pete Chryplewicz in the 1997 NFL Draft
Pete Chryplewicz is a Tight end out of Notre Dame selected No. 135 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft. 37 regular-season games Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Pete Chryplewicz drafted?
Pete Chryplewicz was selected No. 135 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/pete-chryplewicz.
What college did Pete Chryplewicz play for?
Pete Chryplewicz played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Pete Chryplewicz's NFL career turn out?
37 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/pete-chryplewicz.