Michael Dean Perry was drafted No. 50 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #50
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 833rd at Clemson
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Michael Dean Perry came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 833rd among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6983% of career value
- Final season
- 19979 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 50
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Dean Perry.
Pittsburgh
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Clemson in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#16
Chester McGlockton
DT · LV · 1992
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#17
Dexter Lawrence
DT · NYG · 2019
Clemson · 3× Pro Bowl
#50
Brentson Buckner
DT · PIT · 1994
Clemson
#22
William Perry
DT · CHI · 1985
Clemson
#13
Christian Wilkins
DT · MIA · 2019
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Dean Perry in the 1988 NFL Draft
Michael Dean Perry is a Defensive tackle out of Clemson selected No. 50 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 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 Michael Dean Perry drafted?
Michael Dean Perry was selected No. 50 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/michael-dean-perry.
What college did Michael Dean Perry play for?
Michael Dean Perry played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Michael Dean Perry's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/michael-dean-perry.