Frank Stams was drafted No. 45 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #45
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 82
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1787th at Notre Dame
The pick
How Frank Stams came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 82
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1787th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 741% of career value
- Final season
- 19956 years after the draft
Around pick 45
Who came off the board on either side of Frank Stams.
Wyoming
Arizona
North Carolina Central · 1× Pro Bowl
Maryland
Notre Dame in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Frank Stams in the 1989 NFL Draft
Frank Stams is a Linebacker out of Notre Dame selected No. 45 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft. 82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Frank Stams drafted?
Frank Stams was selected No. 45 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/frank-stams.
What college did Frank Stams play for?
Frank Stams played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Frank Stams's NFL career turn out?
82 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/frank-stams.