Lance Briggs was drafted No. 68 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 173 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #68
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 173
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 981st at Arizona
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Lance Briggs came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Arizona
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 242 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
173 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value
- Games played
- 173
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 981st among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 98100% of career value
- Final season
- 201411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 68
Who came off the board on either side of Lance Briggs.
Texas
Cincinnati
Tennessee · 2× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh
Arizona in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lance Briggs in the 2003 NFL Draft
Lance Briggs is a Linebacker out of Arizona selected No. 68 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft. 173 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Lance Briggs drafted?
Lance Briggs was selected No. 68 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/lance-briggs.
What college did Lance Briggs play for?
Lance Briggs played college football at Arizona in the Pac-10. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Lance Briggs's NFL career turn out?
173 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 98 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/lance-briggs.