Chris Carson was drafted No. 249 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 31 · #249 overall
Chris Carson Oklahoma State Draft
Chris Carson was drafted No. 249 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma State. 49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #249
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2914th at Oklahoma State
The pick
How Chris Carson came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 218 lbs
- Hometown
- Lilburn, GA
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2914th among Oklahoma State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 29100% of career value
- Final season
- 20214 years after the draft
Around pick 249
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Carson.
LSU
Western Michigan
Eastern Michigan
Buffalo
Oklahoma State in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Oklahoma State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Oklahoma State · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
#40
Thurman Thomas
RB · BUF · 1988
Oklahoma State · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#126
Chuba Hubbard
RB · CAR · 2021
Oklahoma State
#41
Tatum Bell
RB · DEN · 2004
Oklahoma State
#113
Justice Hill
RB · BAL · 2019
Oklahoma State
#115
Kendall Hunter
RB · SF · 2011
Oklahoma State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Carson in the 2017 NFL Draft
Chris Carson is a Running back out of Oklahoma State selected No. 249 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Oklahoma State has produced 84 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 Carson drafted?
Chris Carson was selected No. 249 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 31). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/chris-carson.
What college did Chris Carson play for?
Chris Carson played college football at Oklahoma State in the Big 12. See every Oklahoma State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-state-cowboys.
How did Chris Carson's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/chris-carson.