Vernon Joines was drafted No. 116 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #116
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 20
- Career AV
- 172nd at Maryland
The pick
How Vernon Joines came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 20
- Career approximate value
- 172nd among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19901 years after the draft
Around pick 116
Who came off the board on either side of Vernon Joines.
Bowling Green
Nebraska
Michigan
Maryland in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stefon Diggs
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Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#153
Jermaine Lewis
WR · BAL · 1996
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#24
D.J. Moore
WR · CAR · 2018
Maryland
#58
Torrey Smith
WR · BAL · 2011
Maryland
#7
Darrius Heyward-Bey
WR · LV · 2009
Maryland
#278
James Milling
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Maryland
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vernon Joines in the 1989 NFL Draft
Vernon Joines is a Wide receiver out of Maryland selected No. 116 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1989 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Vernon Joines drafted?
Vernon Joines was selected No. 116 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/vernon-joines.
What college did Vernon Joines play for?
Vernon Joines played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Vernon Joines's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/vernon-joines.