Dave Cadigan was drafted No. 8 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft out of USC. 82 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #8
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 82
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 2868th at USC
The pick
How Dave Cadigan came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
82 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value
- Games played
- 82
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 2868th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2486% of career value
- Final season
- 19946 years after the draft
Around pick 8
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Cadigan.
Notre Dame · Hall of Fame · 9× Pro Bowl
South Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Tennessee · 5× Pro Bowl
Indiana
USC in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Cadigan in the 1988 NFL Draft
Dave Cadigan is a Guard out of USC selected No. 8 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft. 82 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Dave Cadigan drafted?
Dave Cadigan was selected No. 8 overall by the New York Jets in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/dave-cadigan.
What college did Dave Cadigan play for?
Dave Cadigan played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Dave Cadigan's NFL career turn out?
82 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 28 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/dave-cadigan.