Dermontti Dawson was drafted No. 44 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 184 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 184
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 961st at Kentucky
- Pro Bowls
- 7
- All-Pro
- 6
The pick
How Dermontti Dawson came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
184 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value
- Games played
- 184
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 961st among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 96100% of career value
- Final season
- 200012 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of Dermontti Dawson.
Florida
Mississippi Valley State
Southern
UCLA
Kentucky in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dermontti Dawson in the 1988 NFL Draft
Dermontti Dawson is a Center out of Kentucky selected No. 44 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 184 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Dermontti Dawson drafted?
Dermontti Dawson was selected No. 44 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/dermontti-dawson.
What college did Dermontti Dawson play for?
Dermontti Dawson played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Dermontti Dawson's NFL career turn out?
184 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 96 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/dermontti-dawson.