Chaun Thompson was drafted No. 52 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2003 NFL Draft out of West Texas. 98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 172nd at West Texas
The pick
How Chaun Thompson came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 240 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 172nd among West Texas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1694% of career value
- Final season
- 20096 years after the draft
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Chaun Thompson.
Iowa
Kansas State
Michigan
Florida State · 3× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chaun Thompson in the 2003 NFL Draft
Chaun Thompson is a Linebacker out of West Texas selected No. 52 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2003 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value West Texas has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 2003.
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 Chaun Thompson drafted?
Chaun Thompson was selected No. 52 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/chaun-thompson.
What college did Chaun Thompson play for?
Chaun Thompson played college football at West Texas in the Lone Star. See every West Texas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-texas-buffaloes.
How did Chaun Thompson's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/chaun-thompson.