Dean Wells was drafted No. 85 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #85
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 129
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3314th at Kentucky
The pick
How Dean Wells came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 129
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3314th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2164% of career value
- Final season
- 20018 years after the draft
Around pick 85
Who came off the board on either side of Dean Wells.
Middle Tennessee
Indiana
Texas Southern
Pittsburg State
Kentucky in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dean Wells in the 1993 NFL Draft
Dean Wells is a Linebacker out of Kentucky selected No. 85 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1993 NFL Draft. 129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Dean Wells drafted?
Dean Wells was selected No. 85 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/dean-wells.
What college did Dean Wells play for?
Dean Wells played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Dean Wells's NFL career turn out?
129 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/dean-wells.