Frank Winters was drafted No. 276 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 231 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #276
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 231
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 663rd at Western Illinois
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Frank Winters came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Center C
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
231 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Games played
- 231
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 663rd among Western Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12% of career value
- Final season
- 200215 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 276
Who came off the board on either side of Frank Winters.
UCF
Stanford
Missouri
Richmond
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Frank Winters in the 1987 NFL Draft
Frank Winters is a Center out of Western Illinois selected No. 276 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft. 231 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Western Illinois has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Frank Winters drafted?
Frank Winters was selected No. 276 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/frank-winters.
What college did Frank Winters play for?
Frank Winters played college football at Western Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.
How did Frank Winters's NFL career turn out?
231 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/frank-winters.