Chris Canty was drafted No. 132 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 31 · #132 overall
Chris Canty Virginia Draft
Chris Canty was drafted No. 132 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #132
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 4616th at Virginia
The pick
How Chris Canty came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'7" · 286 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 40 prospect88.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 4616th among Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2043% of career value
- Final season
- 201510 years after the draft
Around pick 132
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Canty.
Kansas State · 3× Pro Bowl
Georgia
Fresno State
New Mexico
Virginia in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Chris Canty
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Canty in the 2005 NFL Draft
Chris Canty is a Defensive end out of Virginia selected No. 132 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 Canty drafted?
Chris Canty was selected No. 132 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/chris-canty.
What college did Chris Canty play for?
Chris Canty played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did Chris Canty's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/chris-canty.