Ken Harvey was drafted No. 12 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft out of California. 164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 164
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 6513th at California
- Pro Bowls
- 4
The pick
How Ken Harvey came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value
- Games played
- 164
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 6513th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2234% of career value
- Final season
- 199810 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 4× Pro Bowl
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Ken Harvey.
Indiana
Miami · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
UCLA · 1× Pro Bowl
California in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
California · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#143
Scott Fujita
LB · KC · 2002
California
#46
Mychal Kendricks
LB · PHI · 2012
California
#44
Ron Rivera
LB · CHI · 1984
California
#239
Tully Banta-Cain
LB · NE · 2003
California
#192
Desmond Bishop
LB · GB · 2007
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ken Harvey in the 1988 NFL Draft
Ken Harvey is a Linebacker out of California selected No. 12 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft. 164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Ken Harvey drafted?
Ken Harvey was selected No. 12 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/ken-harvey.
What college did Ken Harvey play for?
Ken Harvey played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Ken Harvey's NFL career turn out?
164 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 65 career approximate value Accolades: 4× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/ken-harvey.