Sam Garnes was drafted No. 136 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 106 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #136
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 106
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 377th at Cincinnati
The pick
How Sam Garnes came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Cincinnati
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
106 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 106
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 377th among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2465% of career value
- Final season
- 20036 years after the draft
Around pick 136
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Garnes.
Florida
Notre Dame
Alabama
South Carolina State
Cincinnati in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Cincinnati
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Garnes in the 1997 NFL Draft
Sam Garnes is a Defensive back out of Cincinnati selected No. 136 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft. 106 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 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 Sam Garnes drafted?
Sam Garnes was selected No. 136 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/sam-garnes.
What college did Sam Garnes play for?
Sam Garnes played college football at Cincinnati in the Big 12. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Sam Garnes's NFL career turn out?
106 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/sam-garnes.