Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala was drafted No. 178 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Utah. 73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 73
- Career AV
- 941st at Utah
The pick
How Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Utah
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Career approximate value
- 941st among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 889% of career value
- Final season
- 20046 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala.
Boston College
Minnesota
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
Utah in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala in the 1998 NFL Draft
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is a Running back out of Utah selected No. 178 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 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 Fuamatu-Ma'afala drafted?
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala was selected No. 178 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/chris-fuamatu-ma-afala.
What college did Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala play for?
Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala played college football at Utah in the Big 12. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/chris-fuamatu-ma-afala.