Chris Bordano was drafted No. 161 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1998 NFL Draft out of SMU. 33 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #161
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 33
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 726th at SMU
The pick
How Chris Bordano came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
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SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
33 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 33
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 726th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20002 years after the draft
Around pick 161
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Bordano.
Clemson
Washington
Stanford
Maryland
Other LB picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Bordano in the 1998 NFL Draft
Chris Bordano is a Linebacker out of SMU selected No. 161 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1998 NFL Draft. 33 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Chris Bordano drafted?
Chris Bordano was selected No. 161 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/chris-bordano.
What college did Chris Bordano play for?
Chris Bordano played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Chris Bordano's NFL career turn out?
33 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/chris-bordano.