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1996 NFL Draft · Rd 6 · #188 overall

Craig Sauer Minnesota Draft

Craig Sauer was drafted No. 188 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Overall pick
#188
Round
6
Draft class
1996
NFL games
73
Career AV
927th at Minnesota

The pick

How Craig Sauer came off the board in 1996.

Drafted by

Atlanta Falcons

Rd 6 · #188 overall · NFC South

Full 1996 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Linebacker LB
College
Minnesota Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value

Games played
73
Career approximate value
927th among Minnesota picks
AV with the drafting club
9100% of career value
Final season
20004 years after the draft

Around pick 188

Who came off the board on either side of Craig Sauer.

#186 James Roe WR · BAL Norfolk State #187 Jon Clark T · CHI Temple #189 Shawn Wooden DB · MIA Notre Dame #190 Jim Mills G · LAC Idaho

Minnesota in the 1996 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#123 Chris Darkins DB · GB Minnesota

Other LB picks from Minnesota

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#310 Karl Mecklenburg LB · DEN · 1983 Minnesota · 3× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl #157 Blake Cashman LB · NYJ · 2019 Minnesota #92 Jim Fahnhorst LB · MIN · 1982 Minnesota #176 Jeff Schuh LB · CIN · 1981 Minnesota #105 Mark Dusbabek LB · TEN · 1987 Minnesota #218 Carter Coughlin LB · NYG · 2020 Minnesota

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Craig Sauer in the 1996 NFL Draft

Craig Sauer is a Linebacker out of Minnesota selected No. 188 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1996 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Craig Sauer drafted?

Craig Sauer was selected No. 188 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/craig-sauer.

What college did Craig Sauer play for?

Craig Sauer played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.

How did Craig Sauer's NFL career turn out?

73 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/craig-sauer.