Greg Paterra was drafted No. 286 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Slippery Rock. 10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #286
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 10
- Career AV
- 13rd at Slippery Rock
The pick
How Greg Paterra came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 13rd among Slippery Rock picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19890 years after the draft
Around pick 286
Who came off the board on either side of Greg Paterra.
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Washington
Florida State
Kent State
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Greg Paterra in the 1989 NFL Draft
Greg Paterra is a Running back out of Slippery Rock selected No. 286 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft. 10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Slippery Rock has produced 4 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Greg Paterra drafted?
Greg Paterra was selected No. 286 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/greg-paterra.
What college did Greg Paterra play for?
Greg Paterra played college football at Slippery Rock in the Pennsylvania State Athletic. See every Slippery Rock draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/slippery-rock-the-rock.
How did Greg Paterra's NFL career turn out?
10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/greg-paterra.