Arthur Wells was drafted No. 290 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Grambling St.. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #290
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Arthur Wells came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
- Grambling St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 290
Who came off the board on either side of Arthur Wells.
Arizona
Kansas
Texas
Arkansas State · 4× Pro Bowl
Grambling St. in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Grambling St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Arthur Wells in the 1987 NFL Draft
Arthur Wells is a Tight end out of Grambling St. selected No. 290 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1987 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Grambling St. has produced 31 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 Arthur Wells drafted?
Arthur Wells was selected No. 290 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/arthur-wells.
What college did Arthur Wells play for?
Arthur Wells played college football at Grambling St.. See every Grambling St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gramblingstate.
How did Arthur Wells's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/arthur-wells.