Tom Gibson was drafted No. 116 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Northern Arizona. 33 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #116
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 33
- Career AV
- 58th at Northern Arizona
The pick
How Tom Gibson came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
33 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 33
- Career approximate value
- 58th among Northern Arizona picks
- Final season
- 19914 years after the draft
Around pick 116
Who came off the board on either side of Tom Gibson.
Eastern Illinois
NC State
Texas Tech
Miami (OH)
Northern Arizona in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tom Gibson in the 1987 NFL Draft
Tom Gibson is a Defensive end out of Northern Arizona selected No. 116 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft. 33 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Northern Arizona has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Tom Gibson drafted?
Tom Gibson was selected No. 116 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/tom-gibson.
What college did Tom Gibson play for?
Tom Gibson played college football at Northern Arizona in the Big Sky. See every Northern Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-arizona-lumberjacks.
How did Tom Gibson's NFL career turn out?
33 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/tom-gibson.