Jumbo Elliott was drafted No. 36 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 197 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 197
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 629th at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Jumbo Elliott came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
197 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 197
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 629th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4268% of career value
- Final season
- 200214 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Jumbo Elliott.
Arizona State
Oregon
Bethune-Cookman
TCU
Michigan in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jumbo Elliott in the 1988 NFL Draft
Jumbo Elliott is a Offensive tackle out of Michigan selected No. 36 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft. 197 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Jumbo Elliott drafted?
Jumbo Elliott was selected No. 36 overall by the New York Giants in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jumbo-elliott.
What college did Jumbo Elliott play for?
Jumbo Elliott played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Jumbo Elliott's NFL career turn out?
197 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/jumbo-elliott.