Chris Horton was drafted No. 249 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 42 · #249 overall
Chris Horton UCLA Draft
Chris Horton was drafted No. 249 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #249
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 29
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 881st at UCLA
The pick
How Chris Horton came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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UCLA
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 212 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 31.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 29
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 881st among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20102 years after the draft
Around pick 249
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Horton.
Ohio State
Arkansas
Bentley
Pittsburgh
UCLA in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
UCLA · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#34
Carnell Lake
DB · PIT · 1989
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Eric Turner
DB · CLE · 1991
UCLA · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#104
Alterraun Verner
DB · TEN · 2010
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
#137
James Washington
DB · LAR · 1988
UCLA
#24
Shaun Williams
DB · NYG · 1998
UCLA
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Horton in the 2008 NFL Draft
Chris Horton is a Defensive back out of UCLA selected No. 249 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft. 29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Horton drafted?
Chris Horton was selected No. 249 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 42). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chris-horton.
What college did Chris Horton play for?
Chris Horton played college football at UCLA in the Pac-10. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Chris Horton's NFL career turn out?
29 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chris-horton.