Houston Hoover was drafted No. 140 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #140
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 353rd at Jackson State
The pick
How Houston Hoover came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 353rd among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2983% of career value
- Final season
- 19946 years after the draft
Around pick 140
Who came off the board on either side of Houston Hoover.
UNLV
San José State
Texas
Hampton
Jackson State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Houston Hoover in the 1988 NFL Draft
Houston Hoover is a Guard out of Jackson State selected No. 140 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Jackson State has produced 41 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 Houston Hoover drafted?
Houston Hoover was selected No. 140 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/houston-hoover.
What college did Houston Hoover play for?
Houston Hoover played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Houston Hoover's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 35 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/houston-hoover.