Chike Okeafor was drafted No. 89 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 150 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #89
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 150
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4316th at Purdue
The pick
How Chike Okeafor came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
150 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 150
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4316th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1023% of career value
- Final season
- 200910 years after the draft
Around pick 89
Who came off the board on either side of Chike Okeafor.
Memphis
Colorado State
San José State
Florida
Purdue in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chike Okeafor in the 1999 NFL Draft
Chike Okeafor is a Defensive end out of Purdue selected No. 89 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999 NFL Draft. 150 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Chike Okeafor drafted?
Chike Okeafor was selected No. 89 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/chike-okeafor.
What college did Chike Okeafor play for?
Chike Okeafor played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Chike Okeafor's NFL career turn out?
150 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/chike-okeafor.