Rob McGovern was drafted No. 255 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Holy Cross. 46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #255
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 46
- Career AV
- 43rd at Holy Cross
The pick
How Rob McGovern came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Career approximate value
- 43rd among Holy Cross picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 375% of career value
- Final season
- 19923 years after the draft
Around pick 255
Who came off the board on either side of Rob McGovern.
Houston
Texas State
Pittsburgh
Clemson
Other LB picks from Holy Cross
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rob McGovern in the 1989 NFL Draft
Rob McGovern is a Linebacker out of Holy Cross selected No. 255 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1989 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Holy Cross has produced 7 NFL draft picks since 1984.
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 Rob McGovern drafted?
Rob McGovern was selected No. 255 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/rob-mcgovern.
What college did Rob McGovern play for?
Rob McGovern played college football at Holy Cross in the Patriot League. See every Holy Cross draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/holy-cross-crusaders.
How did Rob McGovern's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/rob-mcgovern.