Paul Palmer was drafted No. 19 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Temple. 41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 41
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1416th at Temple
The pick
How Paul Palmer came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Temple
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 41
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1416th among Temple picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1179% of career value
- Final season
- 19892 years after the draft
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Paul Palmer.
BYU
Pittsburgh
NC State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Temple in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Temple
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Paul Palmer in the 1987 NFL Draft
Paul Palmer is a Running back out of Temple selected No. 19 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Temple has produced 47 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 Palmer drafted?
Paul Palmer was selected No. 19 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/paul-palmer.
What college did Paul Palmer play for?
Paul Palmer played college football at Temple in the American. See every Temple draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/temple-owls.
How did Paul Palmer's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/paul-palmer.