Michael Irvin was drafted No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Miami. 159 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 159
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 1046th at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Michael Irvin came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
159 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value
- Games played
- 159
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 1046th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 104100% of career value
- Final season
- 199911 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Irvin.
Tennessee · 5× Pro Bowl
Indiana
California · 4× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Danny Stubbs
DE · SF
Miami
#49
Brian Blades
WR · SEA
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#52
Brett Perriman
WR · NO
Miami
#64
Matt Patchan
T · PHI
Miami
#124
Darrell Fullington
DB · MIN
Miami
#153
Melvin Bratton
RB · MIA
Miami
#155
Warren Williams
RB · PIT
Miami
#197
Alfredo Roberts
TE · KC
Miami
#269
Derwin Jones
DE · SEA
Miami
#331
George Jr. Mira
LB · SF
Miami
Other WR picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Andre Johnson
WR · HOU · 2003
Miami · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#30
Reggie Wayne
WR · IND · 2001
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#16
Santana Moss
WR · NYJ · 2001
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#49
Brian Blades
WR · SEA
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#13
Eddie Brown
WR · CIN · 1985
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#52
Brett Perriman
WR · NO
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Irvin in the 1988 NFL Draft
Michael Irvin is a Wide receiver out of Miami selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft. 159 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Irvin drafted?
Michael Irvin was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/michael-irvin.
What college did Michael Irvin play for?
Michael Irvin played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Michael Irvin's NFL career turn out?
159 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 104 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/michael-irvin.