Robert Massey was drafted No. 46 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft out of North Carolina Central. 133 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 133
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 341st at North Carolina Central
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Robert Massey came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
133 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 133
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 341st among North Carolina Central picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1338% of career value
- Final season
- 19978 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Massey.
Arizona
Notre Dame
Maryland
Auburn
Other DB picks from North Carolina Central
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Massey in the 1989 NFL Draft
Robert Massey is a Defensive back out of North Carolina Central selected No. 46 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft. 133 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value North Carolina Central has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Robert Massey drafted?
Robert Massey was selected No. 46 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/robert-massey.
What college did Robert Massey play for?
Robert Massey played college football at North Carolina Central in the MEAC. See every North Carolina Central draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-central-eagles.
How did Robert Massey's NFL career turn out?
133 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/robert-massey.