Terrell Owens was drafted No. 89 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Chattanooga. 219 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #89
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 219
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 1211st at Chattanooga
- Pro Bowls
- 6
- All-Pro
- 5
The pick
How Terrell Owens came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
219 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value
- Games played
- 219
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 1211st among Chattanooga picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7663% of career value
- Final season
- 201014 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 89
Who came off the board on either side of Terrell Owens.
Virginia Tech
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
Fresno State
Chattanooga in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Chattanooga
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Terrell Owens in the 1996 NFL Draft
Terrell Owens is a Wide receiver out of Chattanooga selected No. 89 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 NFL Draft. 219 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value Chattanooga has produced 19 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 Terrell Owens drafted?
Terrell Owens was selected No. 89 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/terrell-owens.
What college did Terrell Owens play for?
Terrell Owens played college football at Chattanooga in the Southern Conference. See every Chattanooga draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/chattanooga-mocs.
How did Terrell Owens's NFL career turn out?
219 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 121 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 5× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/terrell-owens.