Rich Gannon was drafted No. 98 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Delaware. 157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #98
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 157
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 971st at Delaware
- Pro Bowls
- 4
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Rich Gannon came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Games played
- 157
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 971st among Delaware picks
- Final season
- 200417 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 98
Who came off the board on either side of Rich Gannon.
Boston College
Southern Illinois
Georgia Tech
Delaware in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Delaware
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rich Gannon in the 1987 NFL Draft
Rich Gannon is a Quarterback out of Delaware selected No. 98 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft. 157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Delaware has produced 15 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 Rich Gannon drafted?
Rich Gannon was selected No. 98 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rich-gannon.
What college did Rich Gannon play for?
Rich Gannon played college football at Delaware in the Conference USA. See every Delaware draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/delaware-blue-hens.
How did Rich Gannon's NFL career turn out?
157 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rich-gannon.