Chris Cash was drafted No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft out of USC. 30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #175
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 30
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 7130th at USC
The pick
How Chris Cash came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 30
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 7130th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20053 years after the draft
Around pick 175
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Cash.
Kansas State
UNLV
Georgia Tech
USC in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
USC · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
#16
Troy Polamalu
DB · PIT · 2003
USC · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#34
Tim McDonald
DB · ARI · 1987
USC · 6× Pro Bowl
#15
Dennis Smith
DB · DEN · 1981
USC · 6× Pro Bowl
#19
Joey Browner
DB · MIN · 1983
USC · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#6
Mark Carrier
DB · CHI · 1990
USC · 3× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Cash in the 2002 NFL Draft
Chris Cash is a Defensive back out of USC selected No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft. 30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Cash drafted?
Chris Cash was selected No. 175 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/chris-cash.
What college did Chris Cash play for?
Chris Cash played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Chris Cash's NFL career turn out?
30 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/chris-cash.