Vinny Testaverde was drafted No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Miami. 233 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 233
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 979th at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Vinny Testaverde came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
233 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Games played
- 233
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 979th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2627% of career value
- Final season
- 200720 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Vinny Testaverde.
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Vinny Testaverde in the 1987 NFL Draft
Vinny Testaverde is a Quarterback out of Miami selected No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 233 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 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 Vinny Testaverde drafted?
Vinny Testaverde was selected No. 1 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/vinny-testaverde.
What college did Vinny Testaverde play for?
Vinny Testaverde played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Vinny Testaverde's NFL career turn out?
233 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/vinny-testaverde.