Bubba McDowell was drafted No. 77 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Miami. 102 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #77
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 102
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3653rd at Miami
The pick
How Bubba McDowell came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
102 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value
- Games played
- 102
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3653rd among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3494% of career value
- Final season
- 19956 years after the draft
Around pick 77
Who came off the board on either side of Bubba McDowell.
Michigan State
Syracuse
LSU
North Texas
Miami in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#57
Devin Hester
DB · CHI · 2006
Miami · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#8
Antrel Rolle
DB · ARI · 2005
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#24
Brandon Meriweather
DB · NE · 2007
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#5
Sean Taylor
DB · WAS · 2004
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#28
Darryl Williams
DB · CIN · 1992
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bubba McDowell in the 1989 NFL Draft
Bubba McDowell is a Defensive back out of Miami selected No. 77 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1989 NFL Draft. 102 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 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 Bubba McDowell drafted?
Bubba McDowell was selected No. 77 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/bubba-mcdowell.
What college did Bubba McDowell play for?
Bubba McDowell 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 Bubba McDowell's NFL career turn out?
102 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 36 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/bubba-mcdowell.