Dave Widell was drafted No. 94 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Boston College. 156 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #94
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 156
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 4222nd at Boston College
The pick
How Dave Widell came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
156 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value
- Games played
- 156
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 4222nd among Boston College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 410% of career value
- Final season
- 199810 years after the draft
Around pick 94
Who came off the board on either side of Dave Widell.
Oklahoma State
Auburn
Virginia Union
Ole Miss
Boston College in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Boston College · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#164
Dan Koppen
C · NE · 2003
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
#17
Damien Woody
C · NE · 1999
Boston College · 1× Pro Bowl
#130
Josh Beekman
C · CHI · 2007
Boston College
#208
Andy Gallik
C · TEN · 2015
Boston College
#158
Matt Tennant
C · NO · 2010
Boston College
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dave Widell in the 1988 NFL Draft
Dave Widell is a Center out of Boston College selected No. 94 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft. 156 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Boston College has produced 117 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 Widell drafted?
Dave Widell was selected No. 94 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/dave-widell.
What college did Dave Widell play for?
Dave Widell played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Dave Widell's NFL career turn out?
156 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 42 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/dave-widell.