Paul Oswald was drafted No. 289 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Kansas. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #289
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Paul Oswald came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Kansas
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19881 years after the draft
Around pick 289
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Paul Oswald in the 1987 NFL Draft
Paul Oswald is a Center out of Kansas selected No. 289 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Kansas has produced 59 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 Paul Oswald drafted?
Paul Oswald was selected No. 289 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/paul-oswald.
What college did Paul Oswald play for?
Paul Oswald played college football at Kansas in the Big 12. See every Kansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-jayhawks.
How did Paul Oswald's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/paul-oswald.