Bruce Armstrong was drafted No. 23 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 212 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #23
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 212
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 824th at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 6
The pick
How Bruce Armstrong came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
212 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value
- Games played
- 212
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 824th among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 82100% of career value
- Final season
- 200013 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 23
Who came off the board on either side of Bruce Armstrong.
Texas A&M
North Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Other T picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Bruce Armstrong in the 1987 NFL Draft
Bruce Armstrong is a Offensive tackle out of Louisville selected No. 23 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft. 212 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Bruce Armstrong drafted?
Bruce Armstrong was selected No. 23 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bruce-armstrong.
What college did Bruce Armstrong play for?
Bruce Armstrong played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Bruce Armstrong's NFL career turn out?
212 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 82 career approximate value Accolades: 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/bruce-armstrong.