Chris Kuper was drafted No. 161 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft out of North Dakota. 90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #161
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 351st at North Dakota
The pick
How Chris Kuper came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Guard G
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 301 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 53.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 351st among North Dakota picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 35100% of career value
- Final season
- 20137 years after the draft
Around pick 161
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Kuper.
Alabama
Illinois State
TCU
USC
Other G picks from North Dakota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Kuper in the 2006 NFL Draft
Chris Kuper is a Guard out of North Dakota selected No. 161 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value North Dakota has produced 9 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 Kuper drafted?
Chris Kuper was selected No. 161 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/chris-kuper.
What college did Chris Kuper play for?
Chris Kuper played college football at North Dakota in the Great West. See every North Dakota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-dakota-fighting-hawks.
How did Chris Kuper's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/chris-kuper.