Bryce Paup was drafted No. 159 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Northern Iowa. 148 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #159
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 672nd at Northern Iowa
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Bryce Paup came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Northern Iowa
MVFC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 672nd among Northern Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2436% of career value
- Final season
- 200010 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 159
Who came off the board on either side of Bryce Paup.
Northwestern State
Mississippi State
Nebraska
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bryce Paup in the 1990 NFL Draft
Bryce Paup is a Linebacker out of Northern Iowa selected No. 159 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Northern Iowa has produced 18 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Bryce Paup drafted?
Bryce Paup was selected No. 159 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/bryce-paup.
What college did Bryce Paup play for?
Bryce Paup played college football at Northern Iowa in the MVFC. See every Northern Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-iowa-panthers.
How did Bryce Paup's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/bryce-paup.