Carl Mims was drafted No. 127 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Sam Houston St.. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #127
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1988
The pick
How Carl Mims came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
- Sam Houston St.
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1988 classAround pick 127
Who came off the board on either side of Carl Mims.
Purdue · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
BYU
Kentucky
Other DB picks from Sam Houston St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carl Mims in the 1988 NFL Draft
Carl Mims is a Defensive back out of Sam Houston St. selected No. 127 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1988 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Sam Houston St. has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Carl Mims drafted?
Carl Mims was selected No. 127 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/carl-mims.
What college did Carl Mims play for?
Carl Mims played college football at Sam Houston St.. See every Sam Houston St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/samhoustonstate.
How did Carl Mims's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/carl-mims.