John Flannery was drafted No. 44 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #44
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2129th at Syracuse
The pick
How John Flannery came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2129th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1257% of career value
- Final season
- 19987 years after the draft
Around pick 44
Who came off the board on either side of John Flannery.
Miami
Iowa
Notre Dame · 5× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Syracuse in the 1991 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Flannery in the 1991 NFL Draft
John Flannery is a Guard out of Syracuse selected No. 44 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 John Flannery drafted?
John Flannery was selected No. 44 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/john-flannery.
What college did John Flannery play for?
John Flannery played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did John Flannery's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/john-flannery.