Steve Moore was drafted No. 80 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 52 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

1983 NFL Draft · Rd 3 · #80 overall

Steve Moore Tennessee State Draft

Steve Moore was drafted No. 80 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Tennessee State. 52 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

Overall pick
#80
Round
3
Draft class
1983
NFL games
52
Years as starter
2
Career AV
148th at Tennessee State

The pick

How Steve Moore came off the board in 1983.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 3 · #80 overall · AFC East

Full 1983 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Offensive tackle T
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

52 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value

Games played
52
Seasons as a starter
2
Career approximate value
148th among Tennessee State picks
AV with the drafting club
14100% of career value
Final season
19874 years after the draft

Around pick 80

Who came off the board on either side of Steve Moore.

Tennessee State in the 1983 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other T picks from Tennessee State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Steve Moore in the 1983 NFL Draft

Steve Moore is a Offensive tackle out of Tennessee State selected No. 80 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft. 52 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Tennessee State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1981.

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 Steve Moore drafted?

Steve Moore was selected No. 80 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/steve-moore.

What college did Steve Moore play for?

Steve Moore played college football at Tennessee State in the OVC-Big South. See every Tennessee State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tennessee-state-tigers.

How did Steve Moore's NFL career turn out?

52 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/steve-moore.