Brian Kinchen was drafted No. 320 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft out of LSU. 193 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #320
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 193
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 1599th at LSU
The pick
How Brian Kinchen came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
193 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 193
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 1599th among LSU picks
- Final season
- 200315 years after the draft
Around pick 320
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Kinchen.
BYU
Boston College
Clemson
LSU in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Kinchen in the 1988 NFL Draft
Brian Kinchen is a Tight end out of LSU selected No. 320 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft. 193 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 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 Brian Kinchen drafted?
Brian Kinchen was selected No. 320 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brian-kinchen.
What college did Brian Kinchen play for?
Brian Kinchen played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Brian Kinchen's NFL career turn out?
193 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brian-kinchen.