Carl Painter was drafted No. 142 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Hampton. 27 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #142
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 27
- Career AV
- 16th at Hampton
The pick
How Carl Painter came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Hampton
CAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
27 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 27
- Career approximate value
- 16th among Hampton picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 142
Who came off the board on either side of Carl Painter.
Jackson State
Texas
Case Western Reserve
Auburn
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carl Painter in the 1988 NFL Draft
Carl Painter is a Running back out of Hampton selected No. 142 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft. 27 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Hampton has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1986.
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 Painter drafted?
Carl Painter was selected No. 142 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/carl-painter.
What college did Carl Painter play for?
Carl Painter played college football at Hampton in the CAA. See every Hampton draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hampton-pirates.
How did Carl Painter's NFL career turn out?
27 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/carl-painter.