Jerald Sowell was drafted No. 231 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Tulane. 148 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #231
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1214th at Tulane
The pick
How Jerald Sowell came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- College
-
Tulane
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1214th among Tulane picks
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
Around pick 231
Who came off the board on either side of Jerald Sowell.
Georgia
Central Michigan
Wyoming
Memphis
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerald Sowell in the 1997 NFL Draft
Jerald Sowell is a Fullback out of Tulane selected No. 231 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Tulane has produced 49 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 Jerald Sowell drafted?
Jerald Sowell was selected No. 231 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jerald-sowell.
What college did Jerald Sowell play for?
Jerald Sowell played college football at Tulane in the American. See every Tulane draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulane-green-wave.
How did Jerald Sowell's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/jerald-sowell.