Ernie Conwell was drafted No. 59 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Washington. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 1753rd at Washington
The pick
How Ernie Conwell came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Washington
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 1753rd among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1376% of career value
- Final season
- 200610 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Ernie Conwell.
Temple
Oregon State
Georgia Tech
Clemson · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
Washington in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ernie Conwell in the 1996 NFL Draft
Ernie Conwell is a Tight end out of Washington selected No. 59 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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 Ernie Conwell drafted?
Ernie Conwell was selected No. 59 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/ernie-conwell.
What college did Ernie Conwell play for?
Ernie Conwell played college football at Washington in the Big Ten. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Ernie Conwell's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/ernie-conwell.