Howard Ballard was drafted No. 283 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Alabama A&M. 170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #283
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 170
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 681st at Alabama A&M
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Howard Ballard came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Alabama A&M
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 170
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 681st among Alabama A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4465% of career value
- Final season
- 199811 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 283
Who came off the board on either side of Howard Ballard.
Arizona State
UCLA
Northern Illinois
Other T picks from Alabama A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Howard Ballard in the 1987 NFL Draft
Howard Ballard is a Offensive tackle out of Alabama A&M selected No. 283 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft. 170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Alabama A&M has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Ballard drafted?
Howard Ballard was selected No. 283 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/howard-ballard.
What college did Howard Ballard play for?
Howard Ballard played college football at Alabama A&M in the SWAC. See every Alabama A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-a-m-bulldogs.
How did Howard Ballard's NFL career turn out?
170 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/howard-ballard.