Ernest Gibson was drafted No. 151 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Furman. 72 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #151
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 72
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 93rd at Furman
The pick
How Ernest Gibson came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
72 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 72
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 93rd among Furman picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 19895 years after the draft
Around pick 151
Who came off the board on either side of Ernest Gibson.
Virginia Tech
Arizona State
Houston
Wisconsin
Furman in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Furman
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ernest Gibson in the 1984 NFL Draft
Ernest Gibson is a Defensive back out of Furman selected No. 151 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft. 72 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Furman has produced 11 NFL draft picks since 1984.
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 Ernest Gibson drafted?
Ernest Gibson was selected No. 151 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/ernest-gibson.
What college did Ernest Gibson play for?
Ernest Gibson played college football at Furman in the Southern Conference. See every Furman draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/furman-paladins.
How did Ernest Gibson's NFL career turn out?
72 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/ernest-gibson.