Shawn Bouwens was drafted No. 226 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Nebraska Wesleyan. 73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 211st at Nebraska Wesleyan
The pick
How Shawn Bouwens came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 211st among Nebraska Wesleyan picks
- Final season
- 19955 years after the draft
Around pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of Shawn Bouwens.
Fresno State
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Texas A&M-Kingsville · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shawn Bouwens in the 1990 NFL Draft
Shawn Bouwens is a Guard out of Nebraska Wesleyan selected No. 226 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Nebraska Wesleyan has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1990.
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 Shawn Bouwens drafted?
Shawn Bouwens was selected No. 226 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/shawn-bouwens.
What college did Shawn Bouwens play for?
Shawn Bouwens played college football at Nebraska Wesleyan in the American Rivers. See every Nebraska Wesleyan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-wesleyan-prairie-wolves.
How did Shawn Bouwens's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/shawn-bouwens.