Joel Makovicka was drafted No. 116 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #116
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 58
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3116th at Nebraska
The pick
How Joel Makovicka came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Fullback FB
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3116th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3100% of career value
- Final season
- 20023 years after the draft
Around pick 116
Who came off the board on either side of Joel Makovicka.
Auburn
Georgia
SMU
Texas
Nebraska in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other FB picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joel Makovicka in the 1999 NFL Draft
Joel Makovicka is a Fullback out of Nebraska selected No. 116 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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 Joel Makovicka drafted?
Joel Makovicka was selected No. 116 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/joel-makovicka.
What college did Joel Makovicka play for?
Joel Makovicka played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Joel Makovicka's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/joel-makovicka.