Cal State-Chico has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1988 — 330th all-time among college programs.
- Total picks
- 1
- First-rounders
- 0
- No. 1 overall
- 0
- Pro Bowlers
- 00% of picks
- Pro Bowl nods
- 0
- Hall of Famers
- 0
Notable Cal State-Chico draft picks
Ranked by Hall of Fame status, Pro Bowls, and career value.
Cal State-Chico draft trends
Picks by class year, position group, and the NFL clubs that shop here most.
Picks by draft class
Positions produced
- TE 1
NFL clubs that draft here
- TEN Houston Oilers 1
Every Cal State-Chico draft pick
1 selections, newest class first.
| Pick | Player | Pos | NFL team | Career |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Chris Verhulst | TE | TEN Houston Oilers | 28 games |
About this program's draft record
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cal State-Chico in the NFL draft
Cal State-Chico has produced 1 NFL draft picks between 1988 and 1988, including 0 first-round selections. 0 of those picks (0%) went on to make a Pro Bowl.
Cal State-Chico ranks among college football’s most productive NFL pipelines. FantasyHQ lists every Cal State-Chico draft pick from 1988 through 1988 — 1 selections, 0 first-rounders, 0 Pro Bowl alumni.
How to use this page
- Scan the notable alumni for the program's highest-impact NFL careers.
- Read the class-by-class bars to spot the peak recruiting-to-draft cycles.
- Open a draft year to see the full class, or a conference peer to compare pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
How many NFL draft picks has Cal State-Chico produced?
Cal State-Chico has 1 NFL draft picks in FantasyHQ’s archive (1988–1988), including 0 first-rounders. See the full list at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatechico.
Who are the most accomplished NFL players from Cal State-Chico?
Notable Cal State-Chico draftees include Chris Verhulst. Browse career outcomes at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatechico.
When was Cal State-Chico’s most recent NFL draft pick?
Cal State-Chico’s most recent pick in the archive is from the 1988 NFL Draft. See year-by-year totals at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/calstatechico.