Ben Tate was drafted No. 287 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft out of North Carolina Central. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #287
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1983
The pick
How Ben Tate came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1983 classAround pick 287
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Tate.
Washington State
Carson Newman
Hawai'i · 2× Pro Bowl
North Carolina Central in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other players named Ben Tate
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Auburn
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Tate in the 1983 NFL Draft
Ben Tate is a Running back out of North Carolina Central selected No. 287 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. North Carolina Central has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Ben Tate drafted?
Ben Tate was selected No. 287 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ben-tate.
What college did Ben Tate play for?
Ben Tate played college football at North Carolina Central in the MEAC. See every North Carolina Central draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-central-eagles.
How did Ben Tate's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/ben-tate.