Chris Gamble was drafted No. 28 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 123 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 28 · #28 overall
Chris Gamble Ohio State Draft
Chris Gamble was drafted No. 28 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 123 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 123
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4443rd at Ohio State
The pick
How Chris Gamble came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 196 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
123 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 123
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4443rd among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 44100% of career value
- Final season
- 20128 years after the draft
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Gamble.
Michigan
Western Michigan · 2× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech
Ohio State in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Will Smith
DE · NO
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#29
Michael Jenkins
WR · ATL
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#68
Ben Hartsock
TE · IND
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#74
Tim Anderson
DT · BUF
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#87
B.J. Sander
P · GB
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#88
Darrion Scott
DE · MIN
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#100
Alex Stepanovich
C · ARI
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#111
Will Allen
DB · TB
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#148
Craig Krenzel
QB · CHI
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#163
Drew Carter
WR · CAR
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#165
Robert Reynolds
LB · TEN
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#209
Shane Olivea
T · LAC
Ohio State
Other DB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Malcolm Jenkins
DB · NO · 2009
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#23
Antoine Winfield
DB · BUF · 1999
Ohio State · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Donte Whitner
DB · BUF · 2006
Ohio State · 2× Pro Bowl
#21
Nate Clements
DB · BUF · 2001
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#3
Shawn Springs
DB · SEA · 1997
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#271
Shaun Gayle
DB · CHI · 1984
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Gamble in the 2004 NFL Draft
Chris Gamble is a Defensive back out of Ohio State selected No. 28 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 123 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Gamble drafted?
Chris Gamble was selected No. 28 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/chris-gamble.
What college did Chris Gamble play for?
Chris Gamble played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Chris Gamble's NFL career turn out?
123 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/chris-gamble.