Pat Carter was drafted No. 32 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 154 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #32
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 154
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 9116th at Florida State
The pick
How Pat Carter came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
154 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 154
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 9116th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 111% of career value
- Final season
- 19979 years after the draft
Around pick 32
Who came off the board on either side of Pat Carter.
Arizona State · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
UNLV
Miami
Florida State in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Pat Carter in the 1988 NFL Draft
Pat Carter is a Tight end out of Florida State selected No. 32 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft. 154 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 Pat Carter drafted?
Pat Carter was selected No. 32 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/pat-carter.
What college did Pat Carter play for?
Pat Carter played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Pat Carter's NFL career turn out?
154 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/pat-carter.