Cleveland Gary was drafted No. 26 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Miami. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 68
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2572nd at Miami
The pick
How Cleveland Gary came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 68
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2572nd among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 25100% of career value
- Final season
- 19945 years after the draft
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Cleveland Gary.
Pittsburgh
Florida
Northern Arizona
Tennessee
Miami in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#65
Frank Gore
RB · SF · 2005
Miami · 5× Pro Bowl
#51
Clinton Portis
RB · DEN · 2002
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#23
Willis McGahee
RB · BUF · 2003
Miami · 2× Pro Bowl
#97
Lamar Miller
RB · MIA · 2012
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Duke Johnson
RB · CLE · 2015
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cleveland Gary in the 1989 NFL Draft
Cleveland Gary is a Running back out of Miami selected No. 26 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft. 68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 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 Cleveland Gary drafted?
Cleveland Gary was selected No. 26 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/cleveland-gary.
What college did Cleveland Gary play for?
Cleveland Gary 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 Cleveland Gary's NFL career turn out?
68 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/cleveland-gary.