Howard McAdoo was drafted No. 305 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #305
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Howard McAdoo came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
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 1983 classAround pick 305
Who came off the board on either side of Howard McAdoo.
San José State
Ohio State
Michigan State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#3
Carl Banks
LB · NYG · 1984
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#142
Ike Reese
LB · PHI · 1998
Michigan State · 1× Pro Bowl
#22
Rob Fredrickson
LB · LV · 1994
Michigan State
#37
Dixon Edwards
LB · DAL · 1991
Michigan State
#65
Carlos Jenkins
LB · MIN · 1991
Michigan State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Howard McAdoo in the 1983 NFL Draft
Howard McAdoo is a Linebacker out of Michigan State selected No. 305 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Michigan State has produced 147 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 Howard McAdoo drafted?
Howard McAdoo was selected No. 305 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/howard-mcadoo.
What college did Howard McAdoo play for?
Howard McAdoo played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Howard McAdoo's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/howard-mcadoo.