Chris Draft was drafted No. 157 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Stanford. 150 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #157
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 150
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3817th at Stanford
The pick
How Chris Draft came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Stanford
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
150 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value
- Games played
- 150
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3817th among Stanford picks
- Final season
- 200911 years after the draft
Around pick 157
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Draft.
Troy
New Mexico
Dartmouth
Clemson
Stanford in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Stanford
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Draft in the 1998 NFL Draft
Chris Draft is a Linebacker out of Stanford selected No. 157 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1998 NFL Draft. 150 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Stanford has produced 149 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 Draft drafted?
Chris Draft was selected No. 157 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/chris-draft.
What college did Chris Draft play for?
Chris Draft played college football at Stanford in the ACC. See every Stanford draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/stanford-cardinal.
How did Chris Draft's NFL career turn out?
150 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 38 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/chris-draft.