1997 NFL draft

National Football League draft July 2026 August 2023 1997 NFL draft File:1997nfldraft.png 1997 NFL draft logo April 19–20, 1997 Paramount Theatre at MSGin New York City, New York ESPN National Football League Ronnie McAda, QBGreen Bay Packers Orlando Pace, OTSt. Louis Rams 3 Denver BroncosSan Francisco 49ers 14 Miami Dolphins 240 7 5 OT Orlando Pace OT Walter Jones TE Tony Gonzalez CB Ronde Barber DE Jason Taylor 1996 1998 The 1997 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 19–20, 1997, at the Paramount Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ NFL Draft Locations October 2, 2014 FootballGeography.com October 23, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090250/http://www.footballgeography.com/nfl-draft-sites/ September 5, 2015 deadSalomone Dan NFL Draft headed to Chicago in 2015 http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 June 3, 2015 New York Giants Giants.com October 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150930065327/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/NFL-Draft-headed-to-Chicago-in-2015/3ac322b1-3b4c-4a16-aba7-6e08d31b1756 September 30, 2015 dead No teams chose to claim any players in the supplemental draft that year. This draft was notable for its high-profile offensive linemen. The first overall selection was Orlando Pace, who appeared in seven consecutive Pro Bowls from 2000 to 2006 and was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2016. Tarik Glenn was selected 19th overall and was also named to three Pro Bowls. Walter Jones, who made nine Pro Bowls (including eight consecutive from 2001 to 2008), was a seven time All-Pro and was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2014, was selected sixth overall. Others include Chris Naeole, Dan Neil, Ryan Tucker, Jeff Mitchell, Mike Flynn and Joe Andruzzi. The 1997 draft is also known for its running backs. Warrick Dunn, Corey Dillon and Tiki Barber each rushed for over 10,000 yards in their careers, and Antowain Smith and Duce Staley all enjoyed productive seasons in the NFL. This draft is also well known for its undrafted Pro Bowl players, including Jake Delhomme, Priest Holmes and Pat Williams. Player selections 7 yes * Compensatory selection † Pro BowlerPlayers are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career. ‡ Hall of FamerPlayers are identified as a Hall of Famer if they have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. thumb|First-overall pick Orlando Pace, helped the St. Louis Rams to a Super Bowl Championship, was named to seven Pro Bowls and four All-Pro teams, and broke several franchise and NFL records for yards gained. thumb|Considered by some to be the best tight end in NFL history, Tony Gonzalez was named to 14 Pro Bowls and 10 All-Pros, led the league in receptions in 2004 and holds multiple tight-end receiving records 250pt 1997 1 1 yes St. Louis Rams Orlando Pace OT 1996 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes yes from NY JetsJetsRamsTradeNo. 1: NY Jets → St. Louis (PD). The NY Jets traded a first-round selection (1st overall) to St. Louis in exchange for first-, third-, fourth- and seventh-round selections (6th, 67th, 102nd and 207th overall). "R1 –" yes 1997 1 2 Oakland Raiders Darrell Russell Darrell Russell (American football) DT 1996 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes from New OrleansSaintsRaidersTradeNo. 2: New Orleans → Oakland (PD). New Orleans traded first- and sixth-round selections (2nd and 166th overall) to Oakland in exchange for first-, second- and fourth-round selections (10th, 39th and 107th overall) and WR Daryl Hobbs. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 3 Seattle Seahawks Shawn Springs CB 1996 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes from AtlantaFalconsSeahawksTradeNo. 3: Atlanta → Seattle (PD). Atlanta traded first- and third-round selections (3rd and 63rd overall) to Seattle in exchange for first-, second-, third- and fourth-round selections (11th, 41st, 70th and 100th overall). "R1 –" yes 1997 1 4 Baltimore Ravens Peter Boulware LB 1996 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes yes 1997 1 5 Detroit Lions Bryant Westbrook CB 1996 Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1997 1 6 Seattle Seahawks Walter Jones Walter Jones (American football) OT 1996 Florida State Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes yes from St. Louis via NY Jets and Tampa BayNo. 6: St. Louis → NY Jets → Tampa Bay → Seattle. Multiple trades: 7St. Louis → NY Jets (PD). See Round 1: NY Jets → St. Louis. 7JetsBuccaneersTradeNY Jets → Tampa Bay (PD). The NY Jets traded a first-round selection (6th overall) to Tampa Bay in exchange for first- and fourth-round selections (8th and 104th overall). 7BuccaneersSeahawksTradeTampa Bay → Seattle (D). Tampa Bay traded a first-round selection (6th overall) to Seattle in exchange for first- and third-round selections (12th and 63rd overall). "R1 –" yes 1997 1 7 New York Giants Ike Hilliard WR 1996 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1997 1 8 New York Jets James Farrior LB 1996 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes from Tampa BayNo. 8: Tampa Bay → NY Jets (D). See Round 1: NY Jets → Tampa Bay. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 9 Arizona Cardinals Tom Knight Tom Knight (American football) CB 1996 Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1997 1 10 New Orleans Saints Chris Naeole G 1996 Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado from OaklandNo. 10: Oakland → New Orleans (PD). See Round 1: New Orleans → Oakland. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 11 Atlanta Falcons Michael Booker CB 1996 Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska from Chicago via SeattleNo. 11: Chicago → Seattle → Atlanta. Multiple trades: 7BearsSeahawksTradeChicago → Seattle (PD). Chicago traded a first-round selection (11th overall) to Seattle in exchange for a fourth-round selection (105th overall) and QB Rick Mirer. 7Seattle → Atlanta (PD). See Round 1: Atlanta → Seattle. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 12 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Warrick Dunn RB 1996 Florida State Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes from SeattleNo. 12: Seattle → Tampa Bay (D). See Round 1: Tampa Bay → Seattle. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 13 Kansas City Chiefs Tony Gonzalez Tony Gonzalez TE 1996 California California Golden Bears California yes yes from TennesseeTitansChiefsTradeNo. 13: Tennessee → Kansas City (D). Tennessee traded first- and fourth-round selections (13th and 110th overall) to Kansas City in exchange for first-, third-, fourth- and sixth-round selections (18th, 81st, 116th and 181st overall). "R1 –" yes 1997 1 14 Cincinnati Bengals Reinard Wilson LB 1996 Florida State Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1997 1 15 Miami Dolphins Yatil Green WR 1996 Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1997 1 16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Reidel Anthony WR 1996 Florida Florida Gators Florida from San DiegoNo. 16: San Diego → Tampa Bay (PD). San Diego traded a first-round selection (16th overall) to Tampa Bay in exchange for a 1996 second-round selection. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 17 Washington Redskins Kenard Lang DE 1996 Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1997 1 18 Tennessee Oilers Kenny Holmes DE 1996 Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) from Kansas CityNo. 18: Kansas City → Tennessee (D). See Round 1: Tennessee → Kansas City. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 19 Indianapolis Colts Tarik Glenn OT 1996 California California Golden Bears California yes yes 1997 1 20 Minnesota Vikings Dwayne Rudd LB 1996 Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1997 1 21 Jacksonville Jaguars Renaldo Wynn DT 1996 Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1997 1 22 Dallas Cowboys David LaFleur TE 1996 Louisiana State LSU Tigers LSU from PhiladelphiaEaglesCowboysTradeNo. 22: Philadelphia → Dallas (D). Philadelphia traded a first-round selection (22nd overall) to Dallas in exchange for first- and fifth-round selections (25th and 155th overall) and a 1998 third-round selection. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 23 Buffalo Bills Antowain Smith RB 1996 Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1997 1 24 Pittsburgh Steelers Chad Scott CB 1996 University of Maryland Maryland Terrapins Maryland yes 1997 1 25 Philadelphia Eagles Jon Harris Jon Harris (American football) DE 1996 Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia from DallasNo. 25: Philadelphia → Dallas (D). See Round 1: Philadelphia → Dallas. "R1 –" yes 1997 1 26 San Francisco 49ers Jim Druckenmiller QB 1996 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech yes 1997 1 27 Carolina Panthers Rae Carruth WR 1996 Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1997 1 28 Denver Broncos Trevor Pryce DT 1996 Clemson Clemson Tigers Clemson yes yes 1997 1 29 New England Patriots Chris Canty Chris Canty (defensive back) CB 1996 Kansas State Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1997 1 30 Green Bay Packers Ross Verba OT 1996 Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1997 2 31 yes New York Jets Rick Terry DT 1996 North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1997 2 32 Atlanta Falcons Nathan Davis Nathan Davis (American football) DE 1996 Indiana Indiana Hoosiers Indiana yes 1997 2 33 New Orleans Saints Rob Kelly Rob Kelly (American football) S 1996 Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1997 2 34 Baltimore Ravens Jamie Sharper LB 1996 Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes 1997 2 35 Detroit Lions Juan Roque OT 1996 Arizona State Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1997 2 36 New York Giants Tiki Barber RB 1996 Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes yes 1997 2 37 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jerry Wunsch OT 1996 Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1997 2 38 Chicago Bears John Allred John Allred (American football) TE 1996 USC USC Trojans USC from St. LouisRamsBearsTradeNo. 38: St. Louis → Chicago (D). St. Louis traded a second-round selection (38th overall) to Chicago in exchange for second- and sixth-round selections (40th and 173rd overall). "R2 –" yes 1997 2 39 New Orleans Saints Jared Tomich DE 1996 Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska from OaklandNo. 39: Oakland → New Orleans (PD). See Round 1: New Orleans → Oakland. "R2 –" yes 1997 2 40 St. Louis Rams Dexter McCleon CB 1996 Clemson Clemson Tigers Clemson from ChicagoNo. 40: Chicago → St. Louis (D). See Round 2: St. Louis → Chicago. "R2 –" yes 1997 2 41 Atlanta Falcons Byron Hanspard RB 1996 Texas Tech Texas Tech Red Raiders Texas Tech from SeattleNo. 41: Seattle → New Atlanta (PD). See Round 1: Atlanta → Seattle. "R2 –" yes 1997 2 42 Arizona Cardinals Jake Plummer QB 1996 Arizona State Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes yes 1997 2 43 Cincinnati Bengals Corey Dillon RB 1996 Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes yes 1997 2 44 Miami Dolphins Sam Madison CB 1996 Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes yes 1997 2 45 San Diego Chargers Freddie Jones Freddie Jones (American football) TE 1996 North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1997 2 46 Tennessee Oilers Joey Kent WR 1996 Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1997 2 47 Kansas City Chiefs Kevin Lockett WR 1996 Kansas State Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State yes 1997 2 48 Indianapolis Colts Adam Meadows OT 1996 Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1997 2 49 Minnesota Vikings Torrian Gray S 1996 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech yes 1997 2 50 Jacksonville Jaguars Mike Logan Mike Logan (American football) CB 1996 West Virginia West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes 1997 2 51 Washington Redskins Greg Jones Greg Jones (linebacker, born 1974) LB 1996 Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1997 2 52 Buffalo Bills Marcellus Wiley DE 1996 Columbia Columbia Lions Columbia yes yes 1997 2 53 Pittsburgh Steelers Will Blackwell WR 1996 San Diego State San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1997 2 54 Detroit Lions Kevin Abrams Kevin Abrams (cornerback) CB 1996 Syracuse Syracuse Syracuse from DallasCowboysLionsTradeNo. 54: Dallas → Detroit (D). Dallas traded a second-round selection (54th overall) to Detroit in exchange for third- and fourth-round selections (65th and 101st overall). "R2 –" no 1997 2 55 San Francisco 49ers Marc Edwards Marc Edwards (American football) FB 1996 Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame from PhiladelphiaEagles49ersTradeNo. 55: Philadelphia → San Francisco (D). Philadelphia traded a second-round selection (55th overall) to San Francisco in exchange for second-, sixth- and seventh-round selections (57th, 190th and 227nd overall). "R2 –" yes 1997 2 56 Carolina Panthers Mike Minter S 1996 Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1997 2 57 Philadelphia Eagles James Darling James Darling (linebacker) LB 1996 Washington Washington State Washington State from San FranciscoNo. 57: San Francisco → Philadelphia (D). See Round 2: Philadelphia → San Francisco. "R2 –" no 1997 2 58 Baltimore Ravens Kim Herring S 1996 Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State from DenverNo. 58: Denver → Baltimore (PD). Denver traded a second-round selection (58th overall) to Baltimore in exchange for OT Tony Jones. "R2 –" yes 1997 2 59 New England Patriots Brandon Mitchell Brandon Mitchell (defensive end) DE 1996 Texas A&M Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1997 2 60 Green Bay Packers Darren Sharper S 1996 William & Mary William & Mary Tribe William & Mary yes yes 1997 3 61 yes New England Patriots Sedrick Shaw RB 1996 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa from NY JetsJetsPatriotsTradeNo. 61: NY Jets → New England (PD). The NY Jets traded second- and third-round selections (61st and 97th overall), a 1998 second-round selection and a 1999 first-round selection to New England as compensation for hiring Bill Parcells as head coach. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 62 New Orleans Saints Troy Davis Troy Davis (running back) RB 1996 Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State yes 1997 3 63 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Frank Middleton G 1996 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona from Atlanta via SeattleNo. 63: Atlanta → Seattle → Tampa Bay. Multiple trades: 7Atlanta → Seattle (PD). See Round 1: Atlanta → Seattle. 7Seattle → Tampa Bay (D). See Round 1: Seattle → Tampa Bay. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 64 Baltimore Ravens Jay Graham RB 1996 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee yes 1997 3 65 Dallas Cowboys Dexter Coakley LB 1996 Appalachian State University Appalachian State Mountaineers Appalachian State yes from DetroitNo. 65: Detroit → Dallas (D). See Round 2: Dallas → Detroit. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 66 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ronde Barber CB 1996 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia yes yes yes 1997 3 67 Denver Broncos Dan Neil Dan Neil (American football) G 1996 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas from St. Louis via NY JetsNo. 67: St. Louis → NY Jets → Denver. Multiple trades: 7St. Louis → NY Jets (PD). See Round 1: NY Jets → St. Louis. 7JetsBroncosTradeNY Jets → Denver (D). The NY Jets traded a third-round selection (67th overall) to Denver in exchange for third-, sixth- and seventh-round selections (88th, 191st and 229th overall) and a 1998 sixth-round selection. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 68 New York Giants Ryan Phillips Ryan Phillips (American football) LB 1996 University of Idaho Idaho Vandals Idaho yes 1997 3 69 Chicago Bears Bob Sapp G 1996 Washington Washington Huskies Washington yes 1997 3 70 Atlanta Falcons OJ Santiago TE 1996 Kent State University Kent State Golden Flashes Kent State from SeattleNo. 70: Seattle → Atlanta (PD). See Round 1: Atlanta → Seattle. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 71 Philadelphia Eagles Duce Staley RB 1996 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina from ArizonaCardinalsEaglesTradeNo. 71: Arizona → Philadelphia (D). Arizona traded a third-round selection (71st overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for third- and sixth-round selections (84th and 188th overall). "R3 –" yes 1997 3 72 Oakland Raiders Adam Treu G 1996 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1997 3 73 Miami Dolphins Jason Taylor Jason Taylor (American football) DE 1996 University of Akron Akron Zips Akron yes yes yes 1997 3 74 San Diego Chargers Michael Hamilton Michael Hamilton (American football) LB 1996 North Carolina A&T North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T yes 1997 3 75 Tennessee Oilers Denard Walker CB 1996 Kent State University Kent State Golden Flashes Kent State yes 1997 3 76 Cincinnati Bengals Rod Payne C 1996 Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1997 3 77 San Francisco 49ers Greg Clark Greg Clark (tight end) TE 1996 Stanford University Stanford Cardinal Stanford from IndianapolisColts49ersTradeNo. 77: Indianapolis → San Francisco (D). Indianapolis traded a third-round selection (77th overall) to San Francisco in exchange for third- and fifth-round selections (86th and 156th overall). "R3 –" yes 1997 3 78 Minnesota Vikings Stalin Colinet DE 1996 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College yes 1997 3 79 Jacksonville Jaguars James Hamilton James Hamilton (linebacker) LB 1996 North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina yes 1997 3 80 Washington Redskins Derek Smith Derek Smith (linebacker) LB 1996 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1997 3 81 Tennessee Oilers Scott Sanderson Scott Sanderson (American football) OT 1996 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State from Kansas CityNo. 81: Kansas City → Tennessee (D). See Round 1: Tennessee → Kansas City. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 82 Pittsburgh Steelers Paul Wiggins Paul Wiggins (American football) OT 1996 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1997 3 83 Dallas Cowboys Steve Scifres G 1996 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes 1997 3 84 Arizona Cardinals Ty Howard CB 1996 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State from PhiladelphiaNo. 84: Philadelphia → Arizona (D). See Round 3: Arizona → Philadelphia. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 85 Oakland Raiders Tim Kohn G 1996 Iowa State Iowa State Cyclones Iowa State no no from BuffaloNo. 85: Buffalo → Oakland (PD). Buffalo traded a third-round selection (85th overall) to Oakland in exchange for QB Billy Joe Hobert. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 86 Indianapolis Colts Bertrand Berry LB 1996 Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes from San FranciscoNo. 86: Indianapolis → San Francisco (D). See Round 3: Indianapolis → San Francisco. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 87 Carolina Panthers Kinnon Tatum LB 1996 Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame yes 1997 3 88 New York Jets Dedric Ward WR 1996 Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Panthers Northern Iowa from DenverNo. 88: NY Jets → Denver (D). See Round 3: NY Jets → Denver. "R3 –" yes 1997 3 89 New England Patriots Chris Carter Chris Carter (defensive back) S 1996 Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1997 3 90 Green Bay Packers Brett Conway K 1996 Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1997 3 91 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Vrabel LB 1996 Ohio State Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes yes 1997 3 92 yes Miami Dolphins Derrick Rodgers LB 1996 Arizona State Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1997 3 93 yes Miami Dolphins Ronnie Ward LB 1996 Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas no yes 1997 3 94 yes Dallas Cowboys Kenny Wheaton CB 1996 Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1997 3 95 yes New York Giants Brad Maynard P 1996 Ball State Ball State Cardinals Ball State yes 1997 3 96 yes Miami Dolphins Brent Smith Brent Smith (American football) OT 1996 Mississippi State Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State yes 1997 4 97 yes New England Patriots Damon Denson G 1996 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan from NY JetsNo. 97: NY Jets → New England (PD). See Round 3: NY Jets → New England. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 98 Tennessee Oilers Derrick Mason WR 1996 Michigan State Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes from AtlantaFalconsTitansTradeNo. 98: Atlanta → Tennessee (PD). Atlanta traded fourth- and sixth-round selections (98th and 165th overall) to Tennessee in exchange for QB Chris Chandler. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 99 New Orleans Saints Danny Wuerffel QB 1996 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1997 4 100 Atlanta Falcons Henri Crockett LB 1996 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State from Baltimore via SeattleNo. 100: Baltimore → Seattle → Atlanta. Multiple trades: 7Baltimore → Seattle (PD). Baltimore traded a fourth-round selection (100th overall) to Seattle in exchange for G Jeff Blackshear. 7Seattle → Atlanta (PD). See Round 1: Atlanta → Seattle. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 101 Dallas Cowboys Antonio Anderson Antonio Anderson (American football) DT 1996 Syracuse Syracuse Orangemen Syracuse from DetroitNo. 101: Detroit → Dallas (D). See Round 2: Dallas → Detroit. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 102 New York Jets Terry Day Terry Day (American football) DE 1996 Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Mississippi State no from St. LouisNo. 102: St. Louis → NY Jets (PD). See Round 1: NY Jets → St. Louis. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 103 New York Giants Pete Monty LB 1996 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1997 4 104 New York Jets Leon Johnson Leon Johnson (running back) RB 1996 University of North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina from Tampa BayNo. 104: Tampa Bay → NY Jets (D). See Round 1: NY Jets → Tampa Bay. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 105 Chicago Bears Darnell Autry RB 1996 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern from SeattleNo. 105: Seattle → Chicago (PD). See Round 1: Chicago → Seattle. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 106 Arizona Cardinals Chris Dishman G 1996 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1997 4 107 Tennessee Oilers Pratt Lyons DE 1996 Troy State University Troy State Trojans Troy State from Oakland via New OrleansNo. 107: Oakland → New Orleans → Tennessee. Multiple trades: 7Oakland → New Orleans (PD). See Round 1: New Orleans → Oakland. 7SaintsTitansTradeNew Orleans → Tennessee (D). New Orleans traded a fourth-round selection (107th overall) to Tennessee in exchange for fourth- and sixth-round selections (116th and 165th overall). "R4 –" yes 1997 4 108 Chicago Bears Marcus Robinson Marcus Robinson (American football) WR 1996 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina yes 1997 4 109 San Diego Chargers Raleigh Roundtree G 1996 South Carolina State South Carolina State Bulldogs South Carolina State yes 1997 4 110 Kansas City Chiefs Pat Barnes QB 1996 University of California, Berkeley California Bears California from Kansas CityNo. 110: Tennessee → Kansas City (D). See Round 1: Tennessee → Kansas City. "R4 –" no 1997 4 111 Cincinnati Bengals Tremain Mack S 1996 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes yes 1997 4 112 St. Louis Rams Ryan Tucker OT 1996 Texas Christian University Texas Christian Horned Frogs TCU from MiamiDolphinsRamsTradeNo. 112: Miami → St. Louis (D). Miami traded a fourth-round selection (112th overall) to St. Louis in exchange for a fourth-round selection and two sixth-round selections (121st, 170th and 173rd overall). "R4 –" no 1997 4 113 Minnesota Vikings Antonio Banks Antonio Banks (American football) CB 1996 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech yes 1997 4 114 Jacksonville Jaguars Seth Payne DT 1996 Cornell University Cornell Big Red Cornell yes 1997 4 115 Washington Redskins Albert Connell WR 1996 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1997 4 116 New Orleans Saints Keith Poole WR 1996 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State from Kansas City via TennesseeNo. 116: Kansas City → Tennessee → New Orleans. Multiple trades: 7Kansas City → Tennessee (D). See Round 1: Tennessee → Kansas City. 7Tennessee → New Orleans (D). See Round 4: New Orleans → Tennessee. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 117 Indianapolis Colts Monty Montgomery Monty Montgomery (American football) CB 1996 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1997 4 118 Baltimore Ravens Tyrus McCloud LB 1996 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville from DallasNo. 118: Dallas → Baltimore (D). Dallas traded a fourth-round selection (118th overall) to Baltimore in exchange for a 1996 fifth-round selection. "R4 –" yes 1997 4 119 Philadelphia Eagles Damien Robinson S 1996 University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa yes 1997 4 120 Buffalo Bills Jamie Nails G 1996 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M yes 1997 4 121 Miami Dolphins Jerome Daniels OT 1996 Northeastern University Northeastern Huskies Northeastern no from Pittsburgh via St. LouisNo. 121: Pittsburgh → St. Louis → Miami. Multiple trades: 7Pittsburgh → St. Louis (PD). Pittsburgh traded a fourth-round selection (121st overall) and a 1996 second-round selection to St. Louis in exchange for a 1996 third-round selection and RB Jerome Bettis. 7St. Louis → Miami (D). See Round 4: Miami → St. Louis. "R4 –" no 1997 4 122 Carolina Panthers Tarek Saleh LB 1996 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin yes 1997 4 123 Oakland Raiders Chad Levitt RB 1996 Cornell University Cornell Big Red Cornell from San Francisco via MiamiNo. 123: San Francisco → Miami → Oakland. Multiple trades: 7San Francisco → Miami (PD). San Francisco traded a fourth-round selection (123rd overall) to Miami in exchange for RB Terry Kirby. 7DolphinsRaidersTradeMiami → Oakland (D). Miami traded a fourth-round selection (123rd overall) to Oakland in exchange for fifth-, sixth- and seventh-round selections (157th, 166th and 203rd overall). "R4 –" yes 1997 4 124 Denver Broncos Cory Gilliard CB 1996 Ball State University Ball State Cardinals Ball State no yes yes 1997 4 125 New England Patriots Ed Ellis OT 1996 Buffalo University Buffalo Bulls Buffalo yes 1997 4 126 Green Bay Packers Jermaine Smith DT 1996 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia yes 1997 4 127 yes Dallas Cowboys Macey Brooks WR 1996 James Madison University James Madison Dukes James Madison yes 1997 4 128 yes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Alshermond Singleton LB 1996 Temple University Temple Owls Temple yes 1997 4 129 yes Dallas Cowboys Nicky Sualua FB 1996 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State yes 1997 4 130 yes Detroit Lions Matt Russell LB 1996 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado yes 1997 5 131 yes New York Jets Lamont Burns G 1996 East Carolina East Carolina Pirates East Carolina yes 1997 5 132 Washington Redskins Jamel Williams S 1996 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska from New OrleansNo. 132: New Orleans → Washington (PD). New Orleans traded a fifth-round selection (132nd overall) to Washington in exchange for QB Heath Shuler. "R5 –" yes 1997 5 133 Atlanta Falcons Marcus Wimberly S 1996 Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) no yes 1997 5 134 Baltimore Ravens Jeff Mitchell C 1996 University of Florida Florida Gators Florida yes 1997 5 135 Detroit Lions Pete Chryplewicz TE 1996 Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish Notre Dame no yes 1997 5 136 New York Giants Sam Garnes S 1996 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1997 5 137 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Patrick Hape TE 1996 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1997 5 138 San Diego Chargers Kenny Bynum RB 1996 South Carolina State University South Carolina Bulldogs South Carolina State from St. LouisRamsChargersTradeNo. 138: St. Louis → San Diego (D). St. Louis traded a fifth-round selection (138th overall) to San Diego in exchange for a seventh-round selection (215th overall) and a 1998 fourth-round selection. "R5 –" no 1997 5 139 Arizona Cardinals Chad Carpenter WR 1996 Washington State University Washington State Cougars Washington State no yes 1997 5 140 Washington Redskins Keith Thibodeaux Keith Thibodeaux (American football) CB 1996 Northwestern State University Northwestern State Demons Northwestern State from Oakland via AtlantaNo. 140: Oakland → Atlanta → Washington. Multiple trades: 7Oakland → Atlanta (PD). Oakland traded a fifth-round selection (140th overall) to Atlanta in exchange for OT Lincoln Kennedy. 7FalconsRedskinsTradeAtlanta → Washington (D). Atlanta traded a fifth-round selection (140th overall) to Washington in exchange for sixth- and seventh-round selections (180th and 222nd overall). "R5 –" yes 1997 5 141 Chicago Bears Van Hiles CB 1996 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky no yes 1997 5 142 Seattle Seahawks Eric Stokes Eric Stokes (American football executive) CB 1996 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1997 5 143 Tennessee Oilers George McCullough CB 1996 Baylor Baylor Bears Baylor yes 1997 5 144 Cincinnati Bengals Andre Purvis DT 1996 North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels North Carolina no yes 1997 5 145 New York Jets Raymond Austin Ray Austin (American football) CB 1996 University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers Tennessee from MiamiNo. 145: Miami → NY Jets (PD). Miami traded a fifth-round selection (145th overall) to the NY Jets in exchange for OT James Brown. "R5 –" yes 1997 5 146 San Diego Chargers Paul Bradford Paul Bradford (American football) CB 1996 Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland State from San Diego via PittsburghNo. 146: San Diego → Pittsburgh → San Diego. Multiple trades: 7ChargersSteelersTradeSan Diego → Pittsburgh (PD). San Diego traded a fifth-round selection (146th overall) to Pittsburgh in exchange for a seventh-round selection (218th overall) and a 1996 sixth-round selection. 7Pittsburgh → San Diego (D). Pittsburgh traded a fifth-round selection (146th overall) to San Diego in exchange for a 1998 third-round selection. "R5 –" yes 1997 5 147 Jacksonville Jaguars Damon Jones Damon Jones (American football) TE 1996 Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Salukis Southern Illinois yes 1997 5 148 Washington Redskins Twan Russell LB 1996 Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) yes 1997 5 149 Miami Dolphins Barron Tanner DT 1996 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma from Kansas CityNo. 149: Kansas City → Miami (PD). Kansas City traded a fifth-round selection (149th overall) to Miami in exchange for K Pete Stoyanovich. "R5 –" yes 1997 5 150 Indianapolis Colts Nate Jacquet WR 1996 San Diego State San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1997 5 151 Minnesota Vikings Tony Williams Tony Williams (American football) DT 1996 University of Memphis Memphis Tigers Memphis yes 1997 5 152 Philadelphia Eagles N. D. Kalu DE 1996 Rice University Rice Owls Rice yes 1997 5 153 Buffalo Bills Sean Woodson CB 1996 Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers Jackson State no no yes 1997 5 154 Pittsburgh Steelers George Jones George_Jones_(American_football) RB 1996 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State yes 1997 5 155 Philadelphia Eagles Luther Broughton TE 1996 Furman University Furman Paladins Furman from DallasNo. 155: Philadelphia → Dallas (D). See Round 1: Philadelphia → Dallas. "R5 –" yes 1997 5 156 Indianapolis Colts Carl Powell DE 1996 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville from San FranciscoNo. 156: Indianapolis → San Francisco (D). See Round 3: Indianapolis → San Francisco. "R5 –" yes 1997 5 157 Miami Dolphins Nick Lopez DE 1996 Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers Texas Southern no no from Carolina via OaklandNo. 157: Carolina → Oakland → Miami. Multiple trades: 7Carolina → Oakland (PD). Carolina traded a fifth-round selection (157th overall) to Oakland in exchange for WR Raghib Ismail. 7Oakland → Miami (D). See Round 4: Miami → Oakland. "R5 –" yes 1997 5 158 St. Louis Rams Taje Allen CB 1996 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas from DenverNo. 158: Denver → St. Louis (PD). Denver traded a fifth-round selection (158th overall) to St. Louis in exchange for WR Todd Kinchen. "R5 –" yes 1997 5 159 New England Patriots Vernon Crawford LB 1996 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State yes 1997 5 160 Green Bay Packers Anthony Hicks LB 1996 Middle Tennessee State Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Middle Tennessee State no yes 1997 5 161 yes Detroit Lions Duane Ashman DE 1996 University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Virginia no no yes 1997 5 162 yes Washington Redskins Brad Badger G 1996 Stanford University Stanford Cardinal Stanford yes 1997 5 163 yes Kansas City Chiefs June Henley RB 1996 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1997 6 164 yes New York Jets Tim Scharf LB 1996 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern no no yes 1997 6 165 New Orleans Saints Nicky Savoie TE 1996 Louisiana State University LSU Tigers LSU from Atlanta via TennesseeNo. 165: Atlanta → Tennessee → New Orleans. Multiple trades: 7Atlanta → Tennessee (PD). See Round 4: Atlanta → Tennessee. 7Tennessee → New Orleans (D). See Round 4: New Orleans → Tennessee. "R6 –" yes 1997 6 166 Miami Dolphins John Fiala LB 1996 University of Washington Washington Bears Washington from New Orleans via OaklandNo. 166: New Orleans → Oakland → Miami. Multiple trades: 7New Orleans → Oakland (PD). See Round 1: New Orleans → Oakland. 7Oakland → Miami (D). See Round 4: Miami → Oakland. "R6 –" no 1997 6 167 Baltimore Ravens Steve Lee Steve Lee (American football) RB 1996 Indiana University Bloomington Indiana Hoosiers Indiana no no yes 1997 6 168 Detroit Lions Troy Ramirez G 1996 University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Bears Northern Colorado no no yes 1997 6 169 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Al Harris Al Harris (cornerback) CB 1996 Texas A&M University–Kingsville Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas Texas A&M–Kingsville yes no 1997 6 170 Miami Dolphins Brian Manning Brian Manning (American football) WR 1996 Stanford University Stanford Cardinal Stanford from St. LouisNo. 121: St. Louis → Miami (D). See Round 4: Miami → St. Louis. "R6 –" yes 1997 6 171 New York Giants Mike Cherry Mike Cherry (American football) QB 1996 Murray State University Murray State Racers Murray State yes 1997 6 172 Oakland Raiders Calvin Branch RB 1996 Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Colorado State yes 1997 6 173 Miami Dolphins Mike Crawford LB 1996 University of Nevada Nevada Wolf Pack Nevada from Chicago via St. LouisNo. 173: Chicago → St. Louis → Miami. Multiple trades: 7Chicago → St. Louis (D). See Round 2: St. Louis → Chicago. 7St. Louis → Miami (D). See Round 4: Miami → St. Louis. "R6 –" yes 1997 6 174 Seattle Seahawks Itula Mili TE 1996 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU yes 1997 6 175 Arizona Cardinals Rod Brown RB 1996 North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack NC State no yes 1997 6 176 Cincinnati Bengals Canute Curtis LB 1996 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia yes 1997 6 177 Miami Dolphins Ed Perry TE 1996 James Madison University James Madison Dukes James Madison yes 1997 6 178 San Diego Chargers Daniel Palmer Daniel Palmer (American football) C 1996 Air Force Air Force Air Force no no no 1997 6 179 St. Louis Rams Muadianvita Kazadi LB 1996 University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa no from TennesseeNo. 179: Tennessee → St. Louis (PD). Tennessee traded a sixth-round selection (179th overall) to St. Louis in exchange for DE Robert Young. "R6 –" yes 1997 6 180 Atlanta Falcons Calvin Collins C 1996 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M from WashingtonNo. 180: Washington → Atlanta (D). See Round 5: Atlanta → Washington. "R6 –" yes 1997 6 181 Tennessee Oilers Dennis Stallings LB 1996 University of Illinois Illinois Fighting Illini Illinois no from Kansas CityNo. 181: Kansas City → Tennessee (D). See Round 1: Tennessee → Kansas City. "R4 –" yes 1997 6 182 Indianapolis Colts Scott Von der Ahe LB 1996 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State no yes 1997 6 183 Minnesota Vikings Robert Tate Robert Tate (American football) WR 1996 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati yes 1997 6 184 Jacksonville Jaguars Daimon Shelton FB 1996 Sacramento State University Sacramento State Hornets Sacramento State yes 1997 6 185 Buffalo Bills Marcus Spriggs G 1996 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1997 6 186 Pittsburgh Steelers Daryl Porter Daryl Porter (safety) S 1996 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston yes 1997 6 187 Dallas Cowboys Lee Vaughn CB 1996 Boston College Boston College Eagles Boston College no yes 1997 6 188 Arizona Cardinals Tony McCombs LB 1996 Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky Colonels Eastern Kentucky no from PhiladelphiaNo. 188: Philadelphia → Arizona (D). See Round 3: Arizona → Philadelphia. "R6 –" no 1997 6 189 Carolina Panthers Matt Finkes DE 1996 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State no yes 1997 6 190 Philadelphia Eagles Antwuan Wyatt WR 1996 Bethune-Cookman Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Bethune-Cookman from San FranciscoNo. 190: San Francisco → Philadelphia (D). See Round 2: Philadelphia → San Francisco. "R6 –" yes 1997 6 191 New York Jets Chuck Clements QB 1996 University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston from DenverNo. 191: NY Jets → Denver (D). See Round 3: NY Jets → Denver. "R6 –" yes 1997 6 192 New England Patriots Tony Gaiter WR 1996 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) no yes 1997 6 193 Oakland Raiders Grady Jackson DT 1996 Knoxville College Knoxville Bulldogs Knoxville from Green BayPackersRaidersTradeNo. 193: Green Bay → Oakland (D). Green Bay traded a sixth-round selection (193rd overall) to Oakland in exchange for a seventh-round selection (213th overall). "R6 –" no 1997 6 194 yes Baltimore Ravens Cornell Brown DE 1996 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech yes 1997 6 195 yes Kansas City Chiefs Isaac Byrd WR 1996 University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Kansas yes 1997 6 196 yes Chicago Bears Shawn Swayda DT 1996 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State yes 1997 6 197 yes Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nigea Carter WR 1996 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State yes 1997 6 198 yes Philadelphia Eagles Ed Jasper DT 1996 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes 1997 6 199 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Rod Manuel DE 1996 University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma yes 1997 6 200 yes Chicago Bears Richard Hogans LB 1996 University of Memphis Memphis Tigers Memphis no no yes 1997 6 201 yes Chicago Bears Ricky Parker CB 1996 San Diego State San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State no no yes 1997 7 202 yes New York Jets Steve Rosga CB 1996 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado no no yes 1997 7 203 Miami Dolphins Hudhaifa Ismaeli S 1996 Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Northwestern no no from New Orleans via OaklandNo. 203: New Orleans → Oakland → Miami. Multiple trades: 7New Orleans → Oakland (PD). New Orleans traded a seventh-round selection (203rd overall) to Oakland in exchange for DT Austin Robbins. 7Oakland → Miami (D). See Round 4: Miami → Oakland. "R7 –" yes 1997 7 204 Atlanta Falcons Tony Graziani QB 1996 University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Oregon yes 1997 7 205 Baltimore Ravens Chris Ward Chris Ward (defensive end) DE 1996 University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky no no yes 1997 7 206 Detroit Lions Terry Battle RB 1996 Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona State no no yes 1997 7 207 Philadelphia Eagles Koy Detmer QB 1996 University of Colorado Colorado Buffaloes Colorado from St. Louis via NY Jets.No. 207: St. Louis → NY Jets → Philadelphia. Multiple trades: 7St. Louis → NY Jets (PD). See Round 1: NY Jets → St. Louis. 7NY Jets → Philadelphia (PD). The NY Jets traded a seventh-round selection (207th overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for DT Ronnie Dixon. "R7 –" yes 1997 7 208 New York Giants Matt Keneley DT 1996 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC no yes 1997 7 209 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Anthony DeGrate DT 1996 Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Stephen F. Austin yes 1997 7 210 Chicago Bears Mike Miano DT 1996 Missouri State University Missouri State Bears SW Missouri State no 1997 7 211 Seattle Seahawks Carlos Jones CB 1996 University of Miami Miami Hurricanes Miami (FL) no no yes 1997 7 212 Arizona Cardinals Mark Smith Mark Smith (American football) DE 1996 Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn yes 1997 7 213 Green Bay Packers Chris Miller Chris Miller (wide receiver) no WR 1996 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC no from OaklandNo. 213: Oakland → Green Bay (D). See Round 6: Green Bay → Oakland. "R7 –" yes 1997 7 214 Kansas City Chiefs Nathan Parks OT 1996 Stanford University Stanford Cardinal Stanford no no from Miami No. 214: Miami → Kansas City (PD). Miami traded a seventh-round selection (214th overall) and a 1996 fourth-round selection to Kansas City in exchange for two 1996 fourth-round selections. "R7 –" yes 1997 7 215 St. Louis Rams Cedric White DE 1998 North Carolina A&T North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T no no from San DiegoNo. 215: San Diego → St. Louis (D). See Round 5: St. Louis → San Diego. "R7 –" yes 1997 7 216 Tennessee Oilers Armon Williams LB 1996 University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Arizona no yes 1997 7 217 Cincinnati Bengals William Carr William Carr (Arena football) DT 1996 University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Michigan yes 1997 7 218 San Diego Chargers Toran James LB 1996 North Carolina A&T North Carolina A&T Aggies North Carolina A&T from Kansas City via Pittsburgh.No. 218: Kansas City → Pittsburgh → San Diego. Multiple trades: 7Kansas City → Pittsburgh (PD). Kansas City traded a seventh-round selection (218th overall) to Pittsburgh in exchange for DE Brentson Buckner. 7Pittsburgh → San Diego (PD). See Round 5: San Diego → Pittsburgh. "R7 –" yes 1997 7 219 Indianapolis Colts Clarence Thompson CB 1996 Knoxville College Knoxville Bulldogs Knoxville no no no 1997 7 220 Minnesota Vikings Artie Ulmer LB 1996 Valdosta State University Valdosta State Blazers Valdosta State no 1997 7 221 Jacksonville Jaguars Jon Hesse LB 1996 University of Nebraska Nebraska Cornhuskers Nebraska yes 1997 7 222 Atlanta Falcons Chris Bayne CB 1996 Fresno State University Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State from WashingtonNo. 222: Washington → Atlanta (D). See Round 5: Atlanta → Washington. "R6 –" yes 1997 7 223 Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Adams Mike Adams (wide receiver) WR 1996 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes 1997 7 224 Dallas Cowboys Omar Stoutmire S 1996 Fresno State University Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State yes 1997 7 225 Philadelphia Eagles Byron Capers CB 1996 Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Florida State no yes 1997 7 226 Buffalo Bills Pat Fitzgerald TE 1996 University of Texas Texas Longhorns Texas no yes 1997 7 227 Philadelphia Eagles DeAuntae Brown CB 1996 Central State University Central State Marauders Central State no from San FranciscoNo. 227: San Francisco → Philadelphia (D). See Round 2: Philadelphia → San Francisco. "R7 –" no 1997 7 228 Carolina Panthers Kris Mangum TE 1996 University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels Ole Miss no yes 1997 7 229 New York Jets Jason Ferguson Jason Ferguson (American football) DT 1996 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia from DenverNo. 229: NY Jets → Denver (D). See Round 3: NY Jets → Denver. "R7 –" yes 1997 7 230 New England Patriots Scott Rehberg OT 1996 Central Michigan University Central Michigan Chippewas Central Michigan yes 1997 7 231 Green Bay Packers Jerald Sowell FB 1996 Tulane University Tulane Green Wave Tulane yes 1997 7 232 yes Detroit Lions Marcus Harris Marcus Harris (American football, born 1974) WR 1996 University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys Wyoming yes 1997 7 233 yes Chicago Bears Marvin Thomas DE 1996 University of Memphis Memphis Tigers Memphis no yes 1997 7 234 yes Baltimore Ravens Wally Richardson QB 1996 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State yes 1997 7 235 yes Minnesota Vikings Matthew Hatchette WR 1996 Langston University Langston Lions Langston no 1997 7 236 yes Baltimore Ravens Ralph Staten LB 1996 University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Alabama yes 1997 7 237 yes San Diego Chargers Tony Corbin QB 1996 Sacramento State University Sacramento State Hornets Sacramento State yes 1997 7 238 yes Baltimore Ravens Leland Taylor DT 1996 University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville Leland Taylor (American football) yes 1997 7 239 yes Detroit Lions Richard Jordan Richard Jordan (American football) LB 1996 Missouri Southern State University Missouri Southern Lions Missouri Southern no 1997 7 240 yes Green Bay Packers Ronnie McAda QB 1996 Army Army Cadets Army yes "N" Notable undrafted players † Pro BowlerPlayers are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro Bowl at any time in their career. yes 1997 yes Atlanta Falcons David Akers K 1996 Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville yes yes 1997 yes Baltimore Ravens Priest Holmes RB 1996 Texas Texas Longhorns Texas yes yes 1997 yes Baltimore Ravens Mike Flynn Mike Flynn (American football) C 1996 Maine Maine Black Bears Maine no yes 1997 yes Buffalo Bills Bill Conaty C 1996 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech no yes 1997 yes Buffalo Bills Pat Williams Pat Williams (American football) DT 1996 Texas A&M Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes yes 1997 yes Carolina Panthers Waverly Jackson OT 1996 Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies Virginia Tech no yes 1997 yes Chicago Bears Obafemi Ayanbadejo FB 1996 San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego State no yes 1997 yes Chicago Bears Kevin Swayne WR 1996 Wayne State College Wayne State Wildcats Wayne State no no 1997 yes Chicago Bears Terry Cousin CB 1996 University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks South Carolina no yes 1997 yes Cincinnati Bengals Tim Terry LB 1996 Temple University Temple Owls Temple no yes 1997 yes Dallas Cowboys Toby Gowin P 1996 University of North Texas North Texas Mean Green North Texas no yes 1997 yes Dallas Cowboys Kevin Mathis CB 1996 Texas A&M University–Commerce Texas A&M–Commerce Lions Texas A&M–Commerce no yes 1997 yes Detroit Lions Travis Kirschke DE 1996 University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins UCLA no yes 1997 yes Denver Broncos Matt Lepsis OT 1996 University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Colorado no yes 1997 yes Green Bay Packers Joe Andruzzi OT 1996 Southern Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State Owls Southern Connecticut State no no 2001 yes Green Bay Packers Henry Burris QB 1996 Temple University Temple Owls Temple no yes 1997 yes Indianapolis Colts Jason Johnson Jason Johnson (offensive lineman) C 1996 Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Kansas State no yes 1997 yes Indianapolis Colts Phillip Ward LB 1996 UCLA UCLA Bruins UCLA no yes 1997 yes Jacksonville Jaguars Jabbar Threats DE 1996 Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans Michigan State no yes 1997 yes Jacksonville Jaguars Al Wallace DE 1996 University of Maryland Maryland Terrapins Maryland no yes 1997 yes Kansas City Chiefs Michael Blair RB 1996 Ball State University Ball State Cardinals Ball State no yes 1997 yes Kansas City Chiefs Billy Lyon DT 1996 Marshall Marshall Thundering Herd Marshall no yes 1997 yes Miami Dolphins Mike Mohring Mike Mohring (American football) DT 1996 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh no yes 1997 yes Minnesota Vikings Todd Bouman QB 1996 St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University Huskies St. Cloud State no no 1997 yes Minnesota Vikings LeShun Daniels Sr. OT 1996 Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Ohio State no yes 1997 yes New England Patriots Bernard Russ LB 1996 West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers West Virginia no yes 1997 yes New Orleans Saints Jake Delhomme QB 1996 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Southwestern Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Louisiana–Lafayette yes yes 1997 yes New Orleans Saints Chris Hewitt DB 1996 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati no yes 1997 yes New Orleans Saints Sammy Knight S 1996 University of Southern California USC Trojans USC yes yes 1997 yes New Orleans Saints Keith Mitchell Keith Mitchell (American football) LB 1996 Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies Texas A&M yes yes 1997 yes New York Giants David Patten WR 1996 Western Carolina University Western Carolina Catamounts Western Carolina no yes 1997 yes New York Jets John Hall John Hall (placekicker) K 1996 University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers Wisconsin no yes 1997 yes Philadelphia Eagles Chad Lewis TE 1996 Brigham Young University Brigham Young Cougars BYU yes yes 1997 yes Pittsburgh Steelers Mike Quinn QB 1996 Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Stephen F. Austin no yes 1997 yes San Diego Chargers Mike Maslowski LB 1996 University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Wisconsin–La Crosse Eagles Wisconsin–La Crosse no no 1997 yes San Francisco 49ers Ryan Longwell K 1996 University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears California no yes 1997 yes San Francisco 49ers Brandon Noble DT 1996 Penn State University Penn State Nittany Lions Penn State no yes 1997 yes San Francisco 49ers Jeff Posey LB 1996 University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Southern Miss no yes 1997 yes St. Louis Rams Charlie Clemons LB 1996 University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs Georgia no yes 1997 yes St. Louis Rams Mitch Jacoby TE 1996 Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies Northern Illinois no yes 1997 yes St. Louis Rams Bryan Robinson Bryan Robinson (American football, born 1974) DE 1996 Fresno State University Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno State no yes 1997 yes Seattle Seahawks Robert Wilson Robert Wilson (wide receiver) WR 1996 Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers Florida A&M no yes 1997 yes Tennessee Oilers Spencer George RB 1996 Rice University Rice Owls Rice no yes 1997 yes Tennessee Oilers Blaine McElmurry S 1996 University of Montana Montana Grizzlies Montana no yes 1997 yes Washington Redskins Larry Moore Larry Moore (American football) G 1996 Brigham Young University BYU Cougars BYU no yes 1997 yes Washington Redskins R-Kal Truluck DT 1996 State University of New York College at Cortland Cortland Red Dragons Cortland no no |} "N" Hall of Famers Walter Jones, offensive tackle from Florida State University taken 1st round 6th overall by the Seattle Seahawks. inducted: Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2014. Orlando Pace, offensive tackle from Ohio State University taken 1st round 1st overall by the St. Louis Rams. inducted: Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2016. Jason Taylor, defensive end from University of Akron taken 3rd round 73rd overall by the Miami Dolphins. inducted: Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2017. Tony Gonzalez, tight end from University of California taken 1st round 13th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs. inducted: Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2019. Ronde Barber, cornerback from University of Virginia taken 3rd round 66th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. inducted: Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2023. Trades In the explanations below, (D) denotes trades that took place during the 1997 draft, while (PD) indicates trades completed pre-draft. Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 References External links NFL.com – 1997 Draft databaseFootball.com – 1997 Draft Pro Football Hall of Fame 1997 NFL Draft Listing at Pro Football Reference Category:NFL draft NFL Draft Draft NFL Draft NFL Draft Category:American football in New York City Category:1990s in Manhattan Category:Sporting events in New York City