Quinn Early was drafted No. 60 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 179 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #60
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 179
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4621st at Iowa
The pick
How Quinn Early came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
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Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
179 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 179
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4621st among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 49% of career value
- Final season
- 199911 years after the draft
Around pick 60
Who came off the board on either side of Quinn Early.
Penn State
Auburn
Texas A&M
Miami (OH)
Iowa in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Quinn Early in the 1988 NFL Draft
Quinn Early is a Wide receiver out of Iowa selected No. 60 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1988 NFL Draft. 179 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Quinn Early drafted?
Quinn Early was selected No. 60 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/quinn-early.
What college did Quinn Early play for?
Quinn Early played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Quinn Early's NFL career turn out?
179 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/quinn-early.