David Montgomery was drafted No. 73 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 105 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 9 · #73 overall
David Montgomery Iowa State Draft
David Montgomery was drafted No. 73 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. 105 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 105
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 493rd at Iowa State
The pick
How David Montgomery came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 222 lbs
- Hometown
- Cincinnati, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 79 prospect75.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
105 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 105
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 493rd among Iowa State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2653% of career value
- Final season
- 20256 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of David Montgomery.
Ohio State
NC State
Florida Atlantic
Texas A&M
Iowa State in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Iowa State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Montgomery in the 2019 NFL Draft
David Montgomery is a Running back out of Iowa State selected No. 73 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2019 NFL Draft. 105 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Iowa State has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 David Montgomery drafted?
David Montgomery was selected No. 73 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/david-montgomery.
What college did David Montgomery play for?
David Montgomery played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did David Montgomery's NFL career turn out?
105 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/david-montgomery.