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1996 NFL Draft · Rd 3 · #76 overall

Ryan Stewart Georgia Tech Draft

Ryan Stewart was drafted No. 76 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Georgia Tech. 41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Overall pick
#76
Round
3
Draft class
1996
NFL games
41
Career AV
344th at Georgia Tech

The pick

How Ryan Stewart came off the board in 1996.

Drafted by

Detroit Lions

Rd 3 · #76 overall · NFC North

Full 1996 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Georgia Tech ACC at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value

Games played
41
Career approximate value
344th among Georgia Tech picks
AV with the drafting club
3100% of career value
Final season
20004 years after the draft

Around pick 76

Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Stewart.

#74 Terry Killens LB · TEN Penn State #75 Moe Williams RB · MIN Kentucky #77 Robert Barr T · SEA Rutgers #78 Mark Campbell DT · DEN Florida

Georgia Tech in the 1996 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#60 Michael Cheever C · JAX Georgia Tech

Other DB picks from Georgia Tech

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

#146 Dawan Landry DB · BAL · 2006 Georgia Tech #221 Willie Clay DB · DET · 1992 Georgia Tech #151 Lee Flowers DB · PIT · 1995 Georgia Tech #71 Morgan Burnett DB · GB · 2010 Georgia Tech #100 Najee Mustafaa DB · MIN · 1987 Georgia Tech #58 Travares Tillman DB · BUF · 2000 Georgia Tech

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Ryan Stewart in the 1996 NFL Draft

Ryan Stewart is a Defensive back out of Georgia Tech selected No. 76 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft. 41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Georgia Tech 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 Ryan Stewart drafted?

Ryan Stewart was selected No. 76 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/ryan-stewart.

What college did Ryan Stewart play for?

Ryan Stewart played college football at Georgia Tech in the ACC. See every Georgia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets.

How did Ryan Stewart's NFL career turn out?

41 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/ryan-stewart.