O'Brien Alston was drafted No. 270 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #270
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 19
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 753rd at Maryland
The pick
How O'Brien Alston came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 19
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 753rd among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 270
Who came off the board on either side of O'Brien Alston.
Arizona State
Miami
Hawai'i
Nebraska
Maryland in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Shawne Merriman
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Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#34
D'Qwell Jackson
LB · CLE · 2006
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
#40
E.J. Henderson
LB · MIN · 2003
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
#146
Eric Barton
LB · LV · 1999
Maryland
#230
Moise Fokou
LB · PHI · 2009
Maryland
#161
Jermaine Carter Jr.
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Maryland
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
O'Brien Alston in the 1988 NFL Draft
O'Brien Alston is a Linebacker out of Maryland selected No. 270 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft. 19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 O'Brien Alston drafted?
O'Brien Alston was selected No. 270 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/o-brien-alston.
What college did O'Brien Alston play for?
O'Brien Alston played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did O'Brien Alston's NFL career turn out?
19 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/o-brien-alston.