Van Waiters was drafted No. 77 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Indiana. 80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #77
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1316th at Indiana
The pick
How Van Waiters came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Indiana
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1316th among Indiana picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1185% of career value
- Final season
- 19924 years after the draft
Around pick 77
Who came off the board on either side of Van Waiters.
Syracuse
Washington · 2× Pro Bowl
Temple
LSU
Indiana in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Indiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Van Waiters in the 1988 NFL Draft
Van Waiters is a Linebacker out of Indiana selected No. 77 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Indiana has produced 71 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 Van Waiters drafted?
Van Waiters was selected No. 77 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/van-waiters.
What college did Van Waiters play for?
Van Waiters played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.
How did Van Waiters's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/van-waiters.