Shawn Wooden was drafted No. 189 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. 104 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #189
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 104
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1980th at Notre Dame
The pick
How Shawn Wooden came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Notre Dame
FBS Ind. at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
104 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 104
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1980th among Notre Dame picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1895% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
Around pick 189
Who came off the board on either side of Shawn Wooden.
Temple
Minnesota
Idaho
Penn State
Notre Dame in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Notre Dame
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Harrison Smith
DB · MIN · 2012
Notre Dame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#64
Dave Duerson
DB · CHI · 1983
Notre Dame · 4× Pro Bowl
#41
Dave Waymer
DB · NO · 1980
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#5
Todd Lyght
DB · LAR · 1991
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#50
Bobby Taylor
DB · PHI · 1995
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
#85
Allen Rossum
DB · PHI · 1998
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shawn Wooden in the 1996 NFL Draft
Shawn Wooden is a Defensive back out of Notre Dame selected No. 189 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft. 104 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Notre Dame has produced 241 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 Shawn Wooden drafted?
Shawn Wooden was selected No. 189 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/shawn-wooden.
What college did Shawn Wooden play for?
Shawn Wooden played college football at Notre Dame in the FBS Ind.. See every Notre Dame draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/notre-dame-fighting-irish.
How did Shawn Wooden's NFL career turn out?
104 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/shawn-wooden.