Al Noga was drafted No. 71 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Hawai'i. 93 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #71
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 93
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2912th at Hawai'i
The pick
How Al Noga came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2912th among Hawai'i picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2793% of career value
- Final season
- 19946 years after the draft
Around pick 71
Who came off the board on either side of Al Noga.
Notre Dame
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Maryland · 2× Pro Bowl
Hawai'i in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Hawai'i
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Al Noga in the 1988 NFL Draft
Al Noga is a Defensive end out of Hawai'i selected No. 71 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1988 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Hawai'i has produced 57 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 Al Noga drafted?
Al Noga was selected No. 71 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/al-noga.
What college did Al Noga play for?
Al Noga played college football at Hawai'i in the Mountain West. See every Hawai'i draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/hawai-i-rainbow-warriors.
How did Al Noga's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/al-noga.