Chris Williams was drafted No. 14 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 72 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 14 · #14 overall
Chris Williams Vanderbilt Draft
Chris Williams was drafted No. 14 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Vanderbilt. 72 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #14
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 72
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2510th at Vanderbilt
The pick
How Chris Williams came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Vanderbilt
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 315 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 10 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
72 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 72
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2510th among Vanderbilt picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1768% of career value
- Final season
- 20146 years after the draft
Around pick 14
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Williams.
Boise State · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oregon · 1× Pro Bowl
Virginia · 2× Pro Bowl
Tennessee State · 2× Pro Bowl
Vanderbilt in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Vanderbilt
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Chris Williams
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
LSU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Williams in the 2008 NFL Draft
Chris Williams is a Offensive tackle out of Vanderbilt selected No. 14 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft. 72 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Vanderbilt has produced 55 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 Williams drafted?
Chris Williams was selected No. 14 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chris-williams.
What college did Chris Williams play for?
Chris Williams played college football at Vanderbilt in the SEC. See every Vanderbilt draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/vanderbilt-commodores.
How did Chris Williams's NFL career turn out?
72 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/chris-williams.