Aundray Bruce was drafted No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 151 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 151
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2441st at Auburn
The pick
How Aundray Bruce came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
151 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value
- Games played
- 151
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2441st among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1667% of career value
- Final season
- 199810 years after the draft
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Aundray Bruce.
Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Auburn in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Auburn · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#13
Takeo Spikes
LB · CIN · 1998
Auburn · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#59
Marcus Washington
LB · IND · 2000
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
#23
Dee Ford
LB · KC · 2014
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
#33
Karlos Dansby
LB · ARI · 2004
Auburn
#119
James Willis
LB · GB · 1993
Auburn
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aundray Bruce in the 1988 NFL Draft
Aundray Bruce is a Linebacker out of Auburn selected No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft. 151 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Aundray Bruce drafted?
Aundray Bruce was selected No. 1 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/aundray-bruce.
What college did Aundray Bruce play for?
Aundray Bruce played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Aundray Bruce's NFL career turn out?
151 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 24 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/aundray-bruce.