Desmond Howard was drafted No. 4 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 156 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 156
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1873rd at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Desmond Howard came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
156 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value
- Games played
- 156
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1873rd among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 950% of career value
- Final season
- 200210 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Desmond Howard.
Texas A&M
Pittsburgh · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Houston
Michigan in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · 3× Pro Bowl
#89
Nico Collins
WR · HOU · 2021
Michigan · 2× Pro Bowl
#3
Braylon Edwards
WR · CLE · 2005
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#34
Amani Toomer
WR · NYG · 1996
Michigan
#29
Derrick Alexander
WR · CLE · 1994
Michigan
#97
Chris Calloway
WR · PIT · 1990
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Desmond Howard in the 1992 NFL Draft
Desmond Howard is a Wide receiver out of Michigan selected No. 4 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1992 NFL Draft. 156 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Desmond Howard drafted?
Desmond Howard was selected No. 4 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/desmond-howard.
What college did Desmond Howard play for?
Desmond Howard played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Desmond Howard's NFL career turn out?
156 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 18 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/desmond-howard.