Greg Montgomery was drafted No. 72 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 142 regular-season games · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #72
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 142
- Career AV
- 1935th at Michigan State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Greg Montgomery came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Punter P
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
142 regular-season games · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 142
- Career approximate value
- 1935th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1474% of career value
- Final season
- 19979 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 72
Who came off the board on either side of Greg Montgomery.
Notre Dame
Hawai'i
Maryland · 2× Pro Bowl
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
Michigan State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other P picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Brandon Fields
P · MIA · 2007
Michigan State · 1× Pro Bowl
#96
Ralf Mojsiejenko
P · LAC · 1985
Michigan State · 1× Pro Bowl
#192
Bryce Baringer
P · NE · 2023
Michigan State
#62
Ray Stachowicz
P · GB · 1981
Michigan State
#194
Craig Jarrett
P · SEA · 2002
Michigan State
#211
Ryan Eckley
P · BAL · 2026
Michigan State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Greg Montgomery in the 1988 NFL Draft
Greg Montgomery is a Punter out of Michigan State selected No. 72 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 142 regular-season games · 19 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Greg Montgomery drafted?
Greg Montgomery was selected No. 72 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/greg-montgomery.
What college did Greg Montgomery play for?
Greg Montgomery played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Greg Montgomery's NFL career turn out?
142 regular-season games · 19 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/greg-montgomery.