Shawn McCarthy was drafted No. 305 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #305
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 29
- Career AV
- 367th at Purdue
The pick
How Shawn McCarthy came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Punter P
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Special teams
NFL career
29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 29
- Career approximate value
- 367th among Purdue picks
- Final season
- 19922 years after the draft
Around pick 305
Who came off the board on either side of Shawn McCarthy.
Jackson State
Fresno State
TCU
Stephen F. Austin
Purdue in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other P picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shawn McCarthy in the 1990 NFL Draft
Shawn McCarthy is a Punter out of Purdue selected No. 305 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990 NFL Draft. 29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Shawn McCarthy drafted?
Shawn McCarthy was selected No. 305 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/shawn-mccarthy.
What college did Shawn McCarthy play for?
Shawn McCarthy played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Shawn McCarthy's NFL career turn out?
29 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/shawn-mccarthy.