Warren Powers was drafted No. 47 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #47
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1537th at Maryland
The pick
How Warren Powers came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1537th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 15100% of career value
- Final season
- 19923 years after the draft
Around pick 47
Who came off the board on either side of Warren Powers.
Notre Dame
North Carolina Central · 1× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Eastern Kentucky
Maryland in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Warren Powers in the 1989 NFL Draft
Warren Powers is a Defensive end out of Maryland selected No. 47 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 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 Warren Powers drafted?
Warren Powers was selected No. 47 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/warren-powers.
What college did Warren Powers play for?
Warren Powers 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 Warren Powers's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/warren-powers.