Shawn Springs was drafted No. 3 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 169 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 169
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 5824th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Shawn Springs came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
169 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value
- Games played
- 169
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 5824th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3255% of career value
- Final season
- 200912 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Shawn Springs.
USC · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida State · 4× Pro Bowl
Texas
Ohio State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Malcolm Jenkins
DB · NO · 2009
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#23
Antoine Winfield
DB · BUF · 1999
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF · 2001
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#271
Shaun Gayle
DB · CHI · 1984
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#95
Todd Bell
DB · CHI · 1981
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shawn Springs in the 1997 NFL Draft
Shawn Springs is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 3 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft. 169 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Shawn Springs drafted?
Shawn Springs was selected No. 3 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/shawn-springs.
What college did Shawn Springs play for?
Shawn Springs played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Shawn Springs's NFL career turn out?
169 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 58 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/shawn-springs.