Gary Hadd was drafted No. 196 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Minnesota. 15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #196
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 15
- Career AV
- 246th at Minnesota
The pick
How Gary Hadd came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Minnesota
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 246th among Minnesota picks
- Final season
- 19891 years after the draft
Around pick 196
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Hadd.
Alabama
Miami
East Carolina
Minnesota in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Minnesota
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Hadd in the 1988 NFL Draft
Gary Hadd is a Defensive tackle out of Minnesota selected No. 196 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Minnesota has produced 89 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 Gary Hadd drafted?
Gary Hadd was selected No. 196 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/gary-hadd.
What college did Gary Hadd play for?
Gary Hadd played college football at Minnesota in the Big Ten. See every Minnesota draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/minnesota-golden-gophers.
How did Gary Hadd's NFL career turn out?
15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/gary-hadd.