Chad Rinehart was drafted No. 96 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Northern Iowa. 58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 33 · #96 overall
Chad Rinehart Northern Iowa Draft
Chad Rinehart was drafted No. 96 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Northern Iowa. 58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #96
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 58
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 236th at Northern Iowa
The pick
How Chad Rinehart came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
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Northern Iowa
MVFC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 320 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 56.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 236th among Northern Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 29% of career value
- Final season
- 20146 years after the draft
Around pick 96
Who came off the board on either side of Chad Rinehart.
San Diego State
Michigan
Florida
California · 1× Pro Bowl
Northern Iowa in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Northern Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chad Rinehart in the 2008 NFL Draft
Chad Rinehart is a Offensive tackle out of Northern Iowa selected No. 96 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Northern Iowa has produced 18 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Chad Rinehart drafted?
Chad Rinehart was selected No. 96 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chad-rinehart.
What college did Chad Rinehart play for?
Chad Rinehart played college football at Northern Iowa in the MVFC. See every Northern Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-iowa-panthers.
How did Chad Rinehart's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chad-rinehart.