Hines Ward was drafted No. 92 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 217 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #92
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 217
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 886th at Georgia
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Hines Ward came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
217 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value
- Games played
- 217
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 886th among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 88100% of career value
- Final season
- 201113 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 92
Who came off the board on either side of Hines Ward.
Tennessee
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Georgia in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Hines Ward in the 1998 NFL Draft
Hines Ward is a Wide receiver out of Georgia selected No. 92 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft. 217 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Hines Ward drafted?
Hines Ward was selected No. 92 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/hines-ward.
What college did Hines Ward play for?
Hines Ward played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Hines Ward's NFL career turn out?
217 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 88 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/hines-ward.