Tiki Barber was drafted No. 36 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 154 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 154
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 1032nd at Virginia
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Tiki Barber came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
154 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value
- Games played
- 154
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 1032nd among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 103100% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Tiki Barber.
Arizona State
Wisconsin
USC
Virginia in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tiki Barber in the 1997 NFL Draft
Tiki Barber is a Running back out of Virginia selected No. 36 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft. 154 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Tiki Barber drafted?
Tiki Barber was selected No. 36 overall by the New York Giants in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/tiki-barber.
What college did Tiki Barber play for?
Tiki Barber played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Tiki Barber's NFL career turn out?
154 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 103 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/tiki-barber.