Mike Ruth was drafted No. 42 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 8
- Career AV
- 177th at Boston College
The pick
How Mike Ruth came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 177th among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Ruth.
Oklahoma
TCU
San Diego State · 2× Pro Bowl
Boston College in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Ruth in the 1986 NFL Draft
Mike Ruth is a Nose tackle out of Boston College selected No. 42 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 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 Mike Ruth drafted?
Mike Ruth was selected No. 42 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mike-ruth.
What college did Mike Ruth play for?
Mike Ruth played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Mike Ruth's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/mike-ruth.