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1998 NFL Draft · Rd 5 · #153 overall

Chris Howard Michigan Draft

Chris Howard was drafted No. 153 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 22 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#153
Round
5
Draft class
1998
NFL games
22
Career AV
1159th at Michigan

The pick

How Chris Howard came off the board in 1998.

Drafted by

Denver Broncos

Rd 5 · #153 overall · AFC West

Full 1998 draft class (241 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Michigan Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

22 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
22
Career approximate value
1159th among Michigan picks
Final season
20002 years after the draft

Around pick 153

Who came off the board on either side of Chris Howard.

#151 Phil Ostrowski G · SF Penn State #152 Travian Smith LB · LV Oklahoma #154 Ron Rogers LB · BAL Georgia Tech #155 Clifford Ivory DB · LAC Troy

Michigan in the 1998 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#4 Charles Woodson DB · LV Michigan · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl #81 Chris Floyd RB · NE Michigan #91 Brian Griese QB · DEN Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl #105 Glen Steele DT · CIN Michigan

Other RB picks from Michigan

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#45 Leroy Hoard RB · CLE · 1990 Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl #17 Tyrone Wheatley RB · NYG · 1995 Michigan #38 Anthony Thomas RB · CHI · 2001 Michigan #8 Tim Biakabutuka RB · CAR · 1996 Michigan #18 Butch Woolfolk RB · NYG · 1982 Michigan #79 Bob Perryman RB · NE · 1987 Michigan

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chris Howard in the 1998 NFL Draft

Chris Howard is a Running back out of Michigan selected No. 153 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1998 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Chris Howard drafted?

Chris Howard was selected No. 153 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/chris-howard.

What college did Chris Howard play for?

Chris Howard played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.

How did Chris Howard's NFL career turn out?

22 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/chris-howard.