Karl Powe was drafted No. 178 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Alabama State. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 16
- Career AV
- 29th at Alabama State
The pick
How Karl Powe came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Alabama State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 29th among Alabama State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19861 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Karl Powe.
Illinois State
Oklahoma State
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Karl Powe in the 1985 NFL Draft
Karl Powe is a Wide receiver out of Alabama State selected No. 178 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft. 16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Alabama State has produced 15 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 Karl Powe drafted?
Karl Powe was selected No. 178 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/karl-powe.
What college did Karl Powe play for?
Karl Powe played college football at Alabama State in the SWAC. See every Alabama State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-state-hornets.
How did Karl Powe's NFL career turn out?
16 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/karl-powe.