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2004 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 26 · #26 overall

Chris Perry Michigan Draft

Chris Perry was drafted No. 26 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 35 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Overall pick
#26
Round
1
Draft class
2004
NFL games
35
Career AV
999th at Michigan

The pick

How Chris Perry came off the board in 2004.

Drafted by

Cincinnati Bengals

Rd 1, Pick 26 · #26 overall · AFC North

Full 2004 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Michigan Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
6'0" · 220 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 34 prospect89.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

35 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Games played
35
Career approximate value
999th among Michigan picks
AV with the drafting club
9100% of career value
Final season
20084 years after the draft

Around pick 26

Who came off the board on either side of Chris Perry.

#24 Steven Jackson RB · LAR Oregon State · 3× Pro Bowl #25 Ahmad Carroll DB · GB Arkansas #27 Jason Babin LB · HOU Western Michigan · 2× Pro Bowl #28 Chris Gamble DB · CAR Ohio State

Michigan in the 2004 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#85 Jeremy LeSueur DB · DEN Michigan #202 John Navarre QB · ARI Michigan #221 Tony Pape G · MIA Michigan

Other RB picks from Michigan

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#45 Leroy Hoard RB · CLE · 1990 Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl #17 Tyrone Wheatley RB · NYG · 1995 Michigan #38 Anthony Thomas RB · CHI · 2001 Michigan #8 Tim Biakabutuka RB · CAR · 1996 Michigan #18 Butch Woolfolk RB · NYG · 1982 Michigan #79 Bob Perryman RB · NE · 1987 Michigan

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chris Perry in the 2004 NFL Draft

Chris Perry is a Running back out of Michigan selected No. 26 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2004 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Chris Perry drafted?

Chris Perry was selected No. 26 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/chris-perry.

What college did Chris Perry play for?

Chris Perry played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.

How did Chris Perry's NFL career turn out?

35 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/chris-perry.