Mel Farr was drafted No. 248 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #248
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Mel Farr came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 248
Who came off the board on either side of Mel Farr.
San Diego State
Minnesota
Colorado Mesa
Penn State
UCLA in the 1988 draft
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Ben Hummel
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Other RB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#60
Maurice Jones-Drew
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#14
Gaston Green
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#34
DeShaun Foster
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Karim Abdul-Jabbar
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mel Farr in the 1988 NFL Draft
Mel Farr is a Running back out of UCLA selected No. 248 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games UCLA has produced 180 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 Mel Farr drafted?
Mel Farr was selected No. 248 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/mel-farr.
What college did Mel Farr play for?
Mel Farr played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Mel Farr's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/mel-farr.