Melvin Fowler was drafted No. 76 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #76
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2525th at Maryland
The pick
How Melvin Fowler came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2525th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 624% of career value
- Final season
- 20086 years after the draft
Around pick 76
Who came off the board on either side of Melvin Fowler.
Western Kentucky
Ohio State
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Maryland in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Melvin Fowler in the 2002 NFL Draft
Melvin Fowler is a Center out of Maryland selected No. 76 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 Melvin Fowler drafted?
Melvin Fowler was selected No. 76 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/melvin-fowler.
What college did Melvin Fowler play for?
Melvin Fowler played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Melvin Fowler's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/melvin-fowler.