Howard Dinkins was drafted No. 73 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Howard Dinkins came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19931 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Howard Dinkins.
Alabama
Nebraska
Penn State
Texas
Florida State in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Howard Dinkins in the 1992 NFL Draft
Howard Dinkins is a Linebacker out of Florida State selected No. 73 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1992 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Florida State has produced 227 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 Howard Dinkins drafted?
Howard Dinkins was selected No. 73 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/howard-dinkins.
What college did Howard Dinkins play for?
Howard Dinkins played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Howard Dinkins's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/howard-dinkins.