Fred Strickland was drafted No. 47 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 161 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #47
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 161
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4614th at Purdue
The pick
How Fred Strickland came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
161 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 161
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4614th among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 920% of career value
- Final season
- 199911 years after the draft
Around pick 47
Who came off the board on either side of Fred Strickland.
Southern
UCLA
Pittsburgh
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
Purdue in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fred Strickland in the 1988 NFL Draft
Fred Strickland is a Linebacker out of Purdue selected No. 47 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1988 NFL Draft. 161 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Fred Strickland drafted?
Fred Strickland was selected No. 47 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/fred-strickland.
What college did Fred Strickland play for?
Fred Strickland played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Fred Strickland's NFL career turn out?
161 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/fred-strickland.