Corey Chavous was drafted No. 33 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 171 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #33
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 171
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 424th at Vanderbilt
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Corey Chavous came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
171 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 171
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 424th among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 819% of career value
- Final season
- 200810 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 33
Who came off the board on either side of Corey Chavous.
Washington State
Washington
Florida
Vanderbilt in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Corey Chavous in the 1998 NFL Draft
Corey Chavous is a Defensive back out of Vanderbilt selected No. 33 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1998 NFL Draft. 171 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Vanderbilt 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 Corey Chavous drafted?
Corey Chavous was selected No. 33 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/corey-chavous.
What college did Corey Chavous play for?
Corey Chavous played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Corey Chavous's NFL career turn out?
171 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/corey-chavous.