Rob Sterling was drafted No. 160 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Maine. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #160
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1988
The pick
How Rob Sterling came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Maine
CAA at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1988 classAround pick 160
Who came off the board on either side of Rob Sterling.
South Carolina
UL Monroe
Texas Tech
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Other DB picks from Maine
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rob Sterling in the 1988 NFL Draft
Rob Sterling is a Defensive back out of Maine selected No. 160 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1988 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Maine has produced 12 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 Rob Sterling drafted?
Rob Sterling was selected No. 160 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/rob-sterling.
What college did Rob Sterling play for?
Rob Sterling played college football at Maine in the CAA. See every Maine draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maine-black-bears.
How did Rob Sterling's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/rob-sterling.