Andre Tippett was drafted No. 41 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Iowa. 151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 90 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #41
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 902nd at Iowa
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Andre Tippett came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Iowa
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 90 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 902nd among Iowa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 90100% of career value
- Final season
- 199311 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 41
Who came off the board on either side of Andre Tippett.
Texas
Arizona State
Texas State
Iowa in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Iowa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Andre Tippett in the 1982 NFL Draft
Andre Tippett is a Linebacker out of Iowa selected No. 41 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 90 career approximate value Iowa has produced 164 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 Andre Tippett drafted?
Andre Tippett was selected No. 41 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/andre-tippett.
What college did Andre Tippett play for?
Andre Tippett played college football at Iowa in the Big Ten. See every Iowa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-hawkeyes.
How did Andre Tippett's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 90 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/andre-tippett.