Rod Bernstine was drafted No. 24 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 84 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 84
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3133rd at Texas A&M
The pick
How Rod Bernstine came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
84 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 84
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3133rd among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2065% of career value
- Final season
- 19958 years after the draft
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Rod Bernstine.
North Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Louisville · 6× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas A&M in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Texas A&M · 2× Pro Bowl
#84
De'Von Achane
RB · MIA · 2023
Texas A&M · 1× Pro Bowl
#65
Detron Smith
RB · DEN · 1996
Texas A&M · 1× Pro Bowl
#51
Johnny Hector
RB · NYJ · 1983
Texas A&M
#5
Curtis Dickey
RB · IND · 1980
Texas A&M
#25
Greg Hill
RB · KC · 1994
Texas A&M
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rod Bernstine in the 1987 NFL Draft
Rod Bernstine is a Running back out of Texas A&M selected No. 24 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 84 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Rod Bernstine drafted?
Rod Bernstine was selected No. 24 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rod-bernstine.
What college did Rod Bernstine play for?
Rod Bernstine played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Rod Bernstine's NFL career turn out?
84 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/rod-bernstine.