Marcus Dowdell was drafted No. 276 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 41 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #276
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 41
- Career AV
- 413th at Tennessee State
The pick
How Marcus Dowdell came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
41 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 41
- Career approximate value
- 413th among Tennessee State picks
- Final season
- 19964 years after the draft
Around pick 276
Who came off the board on either side of Marcus Dowdell.
East Carolina
Livingstone
California
Auburn
Tennessee State in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Tennessee State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Tennessee State
#279
Frank Pillow
WR · TB · 1988
Tennessee State
#121
Avion Black
WR · BUF · 2000
Tennessee State
#187
Patrick Robinson
WR · TEN · 1993
Tennessee State
#120
Golden Tate
WR · IND · 1984
Tennessee State
#227
Clarence Jones
WR · JAX · 1996
Tennessee State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcus Dowdell in the 1992 NFL Draft
Marcus Dowdell is a Wide receiver out of Tennessee State selected No. 276 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1992 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Marcus Dowdell drafted?
Marcus Dowdell was selected No. 276 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/marcus-dowdell.
What college did Marcus Dowdell play for?
Marcus Dowdell played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.
How did Marcus Dowdell's NFL career turn out?
41 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/marcus-dowdell.