Wayne Martin was drafted No. 19 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #19
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 171
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 682nd at Arkansas
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Wayne Martin came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 171
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 682nd among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 68100% of career value
- Final season
- 199910 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 19
Who came off the board on either side of Wayne Martin.
Boston College
Minnesota
Miami
Arkansas in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wayne Martin in the 1989 NFL Draft
Wayne Martin is a Defensive end out of Arkansas selected No. 19 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft. 171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 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 Wayne Martin drafted?
Wayne Martin was selected No. 19 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/wayne-martin.
What college did Wayne Martin play for?
Wayne Martin played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Wayne Martin's NFL career turn out?
171 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/wayne-martin.