Joe Sims was drafted No. 283 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #283
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 53
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1472nd at Nebraska
The pick
How Joe Sims came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 53
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1472nd among Nebraska picks
- Final season
- 19954 years after the draft
Around pick 283
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Sims.
Western Michigan
Arizona State
Virginia
LSU
Nebraska in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Sims in the 1991 NFL Draft
Joe Sims is a Offensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 283 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft. 53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Joe Sims drafted?
Joe Sims was selected No. 283 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/joe-sims.
What college did Joe Sims play for?
Joe Sims played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Joe Sims's NFL career turn out?
53 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/joe-sims.