John Powers was drafted No. 197 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Michigan. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #197
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How John Powers came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 197
Who came off the board on either side of John Powers.
BYU
Baylor
Tulsa
Michigan in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#33
David Baas
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#182
Michael Onwenu
G · NE · 2020
Michigan
#64
Joe Cocozzo
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Michigan
#143
Ben Bredeson
G · BAL · 2020
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Powers in the 1981 NFL Draft
John Powers is a Guard out of Michigan selected No. 197 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Michigan has produced 231 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 John Powers drafted?
John Powers was selected No. 197 overall by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-powers.
What college did John Powers play for?
John Powers played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did John Powers's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-powers.