Chris Cooley was drafted No. 81 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Utah State. 117 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 18 · #81 overall
Chris Cooley Utah State Draft
Chris Cooley was drafted No. 81 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Utah State. 117 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 117
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 346th at Utah State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Chris Cooley came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Utah State
Sun Belt at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 262 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 77 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
117 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 117
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 346th among Utah State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34100% of career value
- Final season
- 20128 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Cooley.
Washington
Arkansas
Washington State
LSU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Cooley in the 2004 NFL Draft
Chris Cooley is a Tight end out of Utah State selected No. 81 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2004 NFL Draft. 117 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Utah State has produced 41 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 Cooley drafted?
Chris Cooley was selected No. 81 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/chris-cooley.
What college did Chris Cooley play for?
Chris Cooley played college football at Utah State in the Sun Belt. See every Utah State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-state-aggies.
How did Chris Cooley's NFL career turn out?
117 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/chris-cooley.