As a junior, Poindexter had the choice between declaring himself for the 1998 NFL Draft or staying in college for his senior year. Draft experts projected that he would likely be drafted in the first round, but Poindexter stayed at Virginia for his senior season but watched his draft stock plummet as injuries corrupted his senior season. The Cavaliers were expected to have a very strong team and were ranked as high as the top ten.
As a freshman, Poindexter had the option to enter the 1998 NFL Draft or remain at Virginia for his senior year. Analysts anticipated he would be selected in the first round, but Poindexter chose to stay at Virginia for his final season and saw his draft prospects decline due to injuries during that year. The Cavaliers were predicted to have a very strong team and were ranked as high as tenth.